Buses replace trains between Wigan Wallgate and Southport until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Between Manchester Victoria / Wigan Wallgate and Southport

Description

A fault with the signalling system between Wigan Wallgate and Southport means all lines are blocked. Services will be revised or cancelled.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

What's happened?

Services between Wigan Wallgate and Southport are being disrupted due to a fault with the signalling system.

Network Rail staff are on site and are trying to rectify the issue, however this issue will continue until the end of the day.

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are unable to run between Wigan Wallgate and Southport in both directions.

What should I do?

You should continue your journey using the alternative suggestions below:

• Passengers can travel on Merseyrail services between Southport and Liverpool Stations at no extra cost to connect with an alternative Northern service from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Western

• Passengers can travel on alternative Northern services from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street to connect with Merseyrail services between Liverpool stations and Southport which Northern passengers can use their Northern tickets on at no extra cost

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.