Disruption between Preston and Blackburn expected until 15:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Preston and Colne

Description

A safety inspection of the track between Preston and Blackburn means trains have to run at a reduced speed. As a result, trains between these stations will be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 15:00.

Customer advice:

Network Rail staff are on site and are trying to rectify the issue, with further updates to follow.

How does this affect my journey?

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

Services on the following routes will be affected by this disruption:

• Between Preston and Colne

• Between Blackpool North and York

For passengers travelling between Blackpool North and Preston, Northern services between Blackpool North and Manchester Airport/Liverpool Lime Street are not affected.

What should I do?

Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption – 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.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail 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.