No trains between Blackburn and Bolton until approximately 15:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Blackburn and Clitheroe / Rochdale

Description

Flooding on the line at Darwen means all lines are blocked. As a result, trains are unable to run between Blackburn and Bolton and will be cancelled or diverted via Todmorden. All stations between Blackburn and Bolton will not be served.

We expected this to continue until approximately 15:00.

Additional Information:

Network Rail are aware of the flood water and staff have arrived on site.

Customer advice:

Alternative travel suggestions:

The following routes are not impacted by this incident and customers may use these routes to complete their journey:

• Headbolt Lane - Blackburn via Manchester Victoria

• Blackpool North - York via Preston

• Preston - Colne
  

Northern tickets may be used at no additional costs on board any alternative Northern service via any reasonable route to complete your journey.

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.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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.