Lines reopened between Blackburn and Clitheroe: disruption expected until 09:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Rochdale / Blackburn and Clitheroe

Description

Lines have now reopened following a fault on a train at Langho.

While service recovers, trains running between Blackburn and Clitheroe may still be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes.

This is expected to cause disruption until 09:30.

Customer advice:

Services between Blackburn and Clitheroe are returning to normal after a fault on a train.

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are now able to run between Blackburn and Clitheroe in both directions.

Services between Rochdale and Clitheroe are returning to normal but some services may be cancelled or delayed.

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 has been confirmed to run as follows:

At 08:10 from Blackburn to Clitheroe, calling at Ramsgreave & Wilpshire, Langho, Whalley and Clitheroe, operated by S-Line.

At 08:25 frome Clitheroe to Blackburn, Calling at Whalley, Langho, Ramsgreave & Wilpshire and Blackburn, operated by S-Line.

Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.

Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail 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.