Buses replace trains between Preston and Colne until the end of the day  

Route(s) affected

between Preston and Colne

Description

A shortage of train crew between Preston and Cole means that services are unable to run. As a result, trains running between these stations will be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are will be cancelled between Preston and Colne (in both directions).

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.

Rail replacement transport:

Road transport will be operated by Best-way, S Line, Solomon travel, Phantom Travel as follows:

• From Preston to Colne at 08:30 - calling at Lostock Hall, Bamber Bridge, Blackburn, Accrington, Rose Grove, Burnley Central, Brierfield, Nelson and Colne

• From Preston to Colne at 10:30 / 12:10 / 14:10 / 16:10 / 18:10 / 20:10 / 22:10 - Calling at Lostock Hall, Bamber Bridge, Pleasington, Cherry Tree, Mill Hill, Blackburn, Rishton, Church & Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Huncoat, Hapton, Rose Grove, Burnley Barracks, Burnley Central, Brierfield, Nelson and Colne

• From Colne to Preston at 09:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:30 / 17:30 / 19:30 / 21:40- Calling at Nelson, Brierfield, Burnley Central, Burnley Barracks, Rose Grove, Hapton, Huncoat, Accrington, Church & Oswaldtwistle, Rishton, Blackburn, Mill Hill, Cherry Tree, Pleasington, Bamber Bridge, Lostock Hall, Preston then as required to Blackpool South

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 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.