Buses replace trains between Colne and Preston today 

Route(s) affected

Between Colne and Preston / Blackpool South

Description

A shortage of train crew between Colne and Preston means services between these stations will be suspended.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are unable to run between Colne and Preston (in both directions).

Services between Colne and Blackpool South will be affected by this disruption.

Northern services between Preston and Blackpool North / South are not affected.

What should I do?

To continue your journey, please use the road replacement transport services detailed below.

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 will be operated by Bestway / S Line / Ocean Travel as follows:

• From Colne to Preston, 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 and Preston, at 09:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30, 19:30 and 21:30

• From Colne to Preston, 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 and Preston, then drop customers off as required to Blackpool South, at 19:30

• From Preston to Colne, 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, at 08:30, 10:15, 12:15, 14:15, 16:15, 18:15, 20:15, 22:25

Journey times may be extended by approximately 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.