Disruption between Blackburn and Bolton expected until 20:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Rochdale / Manchester Victoria and Blackburn, and also between Rochdale and Clitheroe

Description

A fault on a train in the Darwen area means all lines are blocked. Trains running between Blackburn and Bolton may be delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 20:30.

Customer advice:

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are unable to run between Blackburn and Bolton (in both directions).

Services between Clitheroe and Rochdale will be affected by this disruption.

Northern services between Blackburn and Headbolt Lane via Todmorden are not affected.

What should I do

You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available. Please check your whole journey before travelling.

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 S Line as follows:

• From Bolton to Clitheroe, calling at Hall I'th Wood, Bromley Cross, Darwen, Blackburn, Ramsgreave & Wilpshire, Langho, Whalley and Clitheroe at 19:40

• From Clitheroe to Bolton, calling at Whalley, Langho, Ramsgreave & Wilpshire, Blackburn, Darwen, Bromley Cross, Hall I'th Wood and Bolton at 19:40

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail 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.