Reduced service between Blackpool South and Colne expected until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Between Blackpool South and Colne

Description

A shortage of train crew between Blackpool South and Colne means a reduced service will run between these stations.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Alternative travel suggestions

You can use your ticket on Blackpool Transport buses at no extra cost between Blackpool South and Lytham and between Blackpool South and Blackpool North in both directions.

If you are travelling between Blackpool South and Preston / Blackburn can board alternative Northern services from Blackpool North to Preston and Blackburn in both directions.

Any ticket restrictions have been lifted during this disruption.

To assist customers to complete their journey, road replacement transport will replace some cancelled services.

Journey times may be extended by up to 90 minutes whilst travelling by replacement road transport.

Tickets will be accepted on Blackpool Transport buses at no extra cost between Lytham and Blackpool South and between Blackpool South and Blackpool North.

Passengers wishing to travel between Blackpool South and Preston / Blackburn can board alternative Northern services from Blackpool North to Preston and Blackburn.

Any ticket restrictions have been lifted during this disruption.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.