Lines reopened between Preston and Kirkham & Wesham: delays expected until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Between York / Leeds / Manchester Airport / Liverpool Lime Street and Blackpool North, and between Preston and Blackpool South

Description

Lines have reopened following a passenger being taken ill on a train between Preston and Kirkham & Wesham. As service recovers, trains running between these stations may still be delayed.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

How does this affect my journey?

Services between Preston and Kirkham & Wesham are returning to normal after a passenger being taken ill on a train.

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

• Between Liverpool Lime Street and Blackpool North

• Between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North

• Between Preston and Blackpool South

• Between York and Blackpool North

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.

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.