Buses replace trains between Preston and Blackburn until approximately 14:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Preston and Colne

Description

An obstruction on the track between Preston and Blackburn means all lines are blocked. Trains running between these stations will be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until 14:00.

Customer advice:

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are unable to run between Preston and Blackburn in both directions.

Services on the following routes will be affected by this disruption:

• Preston to Colne

• Blackpool North and York

What should I do?

You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.

Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.

Replacement transport:

Road transport will be operated as follows:

• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 Preston to Blackburn calling at Lostock Hall, Bamber Bridge, Pleasington, Cherry Tree, Mill Hill (Lancashire) and Blackburn

• 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 Blackburn to Preston calling at Mill Hill (Lancashire), Cherry Tree, Pleasington, Bamber Bridge, Lostock Hall and Preston

Journey times may be extended whilst travelling by road transport.

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 drop-off 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.