Disruption between Hebden Bridge and Halifax / Brighouse expected until 18:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Blackpool North and York, and also between Chester / Wigan Wallgate / Manchester Victoria and Leeds

Description

A safety inspection of the track in the Hebden Bridge area is causing disruption to journeys running between Hebden Bridge and Halifax / Brighouse. As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 18:30.

Customer advice:

You may use your ticket at no additional cost on board on the following operators:

• Metrolink between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale

• TransPennine Express between Manchester Victoria and Leeds

• Bee Network bus service: 17, 18, 83 and 182

Additionally, Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas.

Rail replacement transport has been requested to run to help with your journey, we are awaiting an update and more information will follow once this has been confirmed.

Journey times will be extended whilst travelling by road transport.

Additional information:

Network Rail engineers are on site.

This is mainly impacting services from Hebden Bridge towards Halifax / Brighouse, however, services in both directions will be disrupted whilst the track defect is investigated.

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.