Buses replace trains between Blackburn and Clitheroe: disruption expected until 14:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Rochdale and Clitheroe

Description

A trespass incident between Blackburn and Clitheroe means that all lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between these stations will be cancelled or revised.

Once lines reopen, there may also be delays whilst trains return to normal.

Disruption is expected until 14:30.

Customer advice:

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are currently unable to run between Blackburn and Clitheroe (in both directions).

Services between Rochdale and Clitheroe will also be affected by this disruption.

Northern services between Rochdale and Blackburn are not affected.

What should I do?

You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available, please check your whole journey before travelling.

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, operated by S-Line, has been confirmed to run as follows:

• At 13:00 from Blackburn to Clitheroe, calling at Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, Langho, Whalley and Clitheroe

• At 13:10 from Clitheroe to Blackburn, calling at Whalley, Langho, Ramsgreave and Wilpshire and Blackburn

Additional information:

Emergency services are on site.

Ticket flexibility:

If your train is cancelled, you will be able to travel on an alternative service operated by any other participating train company, either two hours before or two hours after the original departure time of the cancelled service, in order to reach your destination.

If you decide not to travel or cannot complete your journey due to cancellations, you are entitled to a full refund from your original point of sale.

For further information and guidance please contact your train company or speak to a member of railway staff.

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.