Incident resolved: disruption at Hebden Bridge expected until 10:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Leeds and Wigan Wallgate / Blackpool North / Chester / Manchester Victoria, and also between Blackpool North / Hebden Bridge and Micklefield

Description

Lines have reopened following a points failure at Hebden Bridge. Trains through this station may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 10:00.

Customer advice:

Services through Hedbden Bridge are currently disrupted following a points failure at the station.

Network Rail have attended to this incident and have restored the points back to normal.

Effect on service:

The line from Hebden Bridge towards Manchester Victoria and Blackburn has now reopened and trains are able to run. However, due to the length of time that this line was blocked, trains will be disrupted for some time whilst service recovery takes place.

Services on the following routes will be subject to disruption:

• between Leeds and Manchester Victoria

• between Leeds and Blackpool North

• between Leeds and Chester

• between Leeds and Wigan Wallgate

Alternative travel suggestions:

Customers may use the following alternatives at no additional cost:

• TransPennine Express services between Leeds and Manchester Victoria

• Metrolink services between Rochdale and Manchester Victoria

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.