Lines reopened: disruption between Hebden Bridge and Accrington expected until 12:00 

Route(s) affected

Between York and Blackpool North

Description

Lines have now reopened following a points failure between Hebden Bridge and Burnley Manchester Road. However, whilst service recovers, services between Hebden Bridge and Accrington may be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

This is expected until 12:00.

Customer advice:

What's happened?

Services between Hebden Bridge and Burnley Manchester Road are being disrupted due to a points failure.

Network Rail have now rectified the fault.

How does this affect my journey?

Train services were unable to run between Hebden Bridge - Burnley Manchester Road (in both directions).

Services between York - Blackpool North can run, but some trains may still be delayed or amended at short notice as service returns to normal.

What should I do?

You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.

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 road transport:

Road transport will be operated by Phantom Travel & Bestway as follows:

• From Blackburn - Bradford Interchange, calling Accrington, Burnley Manchester Road, Hebden Bridge and Halifax departing at 10:10

Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick-up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.

Journey times may be extended by up to 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.