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Reduced service between Blackpool South and Colne today 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Sunday 31 August 2025 at 10:32

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Last updated

Sunday 31 August 2025 at 15:27

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Blackpool South and Colne

Description

A member of train crew is unavailable between Blackpool South and Colne, disrupting all lines running between these stations.

As a result of this, a reduced service is in operation on this route today.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement transport will operate as follows:

  • A full size bus will depart Blackpool South at 15:20, and will call at all stations to Kirkham & Wesham then as required to Colne (operated by S Line)

  • A full size bus will will depart Colne at 15:25, and will call at all stations to Lostock Hall then as required to Blackpool South (operated by Oceans Travel)

  • A full size bus will depart Preston at 16:05, and will call at all stations to Colne (operated by S Line)

  • A full size bus will depart Preston at 16:40, and will call at all stations to Blackpool South (operated by Pioneer)

  • A full size bus will depart Colne at 17:20, and will call at all stations to Blackburn then as required to Blackpool South (operated by S Line)

  • A full size bus will depart Blackpool South at 17:20, and will call at all stations to Kirkham & Wesham then as required to Colne (operated by S Line)

  • A full size bus will depart Preston at 18:06, and will call at all stations to Colne (operated by Oceans Travel)

  • A full size bus will depart Colne at 19:30, and will call at all stations to Lostock Hall then as required to Blackpool South (operated by Phantom Travel)

  • A full size bus will depart Blackburn at 22:40, and will call at all stations to Colne (operated by S Line)

Please note, journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when travelling using rail replacement 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.