Buses replace trains between Preston and Ormskirk until approximately 19:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Preston and Ormskirk

Description

A fault with the signalling system between Preston and Ormskirk means that trains are unable to run between these stations. As a result, trains will be cancelled.

This is expected until 19:00.

Customer advice:

Northern services between Wigan Wallgate and Southport are not affected.

What should I do?

You can use alternative Northern services between Preston and Liverpool Lime Street, Wigan Wallgate and Southport in both directions.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Merseyrail services between Southport / Ormskirk and Liverpool stations.

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 transport:

Road transport will be operated by S Line as follows:

• From Preston to Ormskirk calling at Croston, Rufford, Burscough Bridge and Ormskirk at 15:15, and 17:15

• From Ormskirk to Preston calling at Burscough Bridge, Rufford, Croston and Preston at 15:50, and 17:50

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 45 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.

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.