Lines reopened: disruption between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale expected until 10:30 

Route(s) affected

Northern between Blackburn and Rochdale, between Headbolt Lane and Blackburn, between Chester / Wigan Wallgate / Manchester Victoria and Leeds, between Clitheroe and Rochdale,

Description

Lines have reopened following a fault with the signalling system between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale. Train services running between these stations may still be cancelled or delayed by up to 25 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 10:30.

What's happened?

Following disruption caused by a fault with the signalling system, services between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale are able to run normally.

How does this affect my journey?

Services on the following routes may still be affected by this disruption (in both directions), whilst work takes place to recover the service:

• Manchester Victoria to Leeds

• Headbolt Lane to Blackburn via Todmorden

• Manchester Victoria to Rochdale

• Wigan North Western / Wigan Wallgate to Leeds

• Chester to Leeds

• Blackburn / Clitheroe to Rochdale

What should I do?

You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available. You may also continue your journey using the alternative suggestions below.

You can travel on the following operators and routes at no extra cost:

• Bee Network bus services on the following buses: 17, 17A, 18, 41, 115, 116, 135, 149, 159, 163, 435, 436, 471, 456, 457 and 458

• Metrolink services between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale

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.

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.