Buses replace trains between Preston and Colne today  

Route(s) affected

Between Blackpool South / Preston and Colne

Description

Unavailability of train crew between Preston and Colne means service between these stations will be revised and will not run between Preston and Colne.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice

Where available customers may use alternative Northern services to complete their journeys.

Any ticket restrictions have been lifted during this disruption.

Replacement transport:

Rail replacement buses are in operation between Preston and Blackburn / Colne.

Please be advised journey times will be extended by up to 90 minutes when using 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 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.