Lines reopened: disruption between Wigan Wallgate and Headbolt Lane expected until 09:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Blackburn / Manchester Victoria and Headbolt Lane

Description

Train service between Wigan Wallgate and Headbolt Lane will now resume following disruption caused by a shortage of train crew. Trains may still be revised whist service recovers.

Disruption is expected until 09:30.

Customer advice:

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are now able to run between Wigan Wallgate and Headbolt Lane (in both directions).

Services between Blackburn and Headbolt Lane may still be affected by this disruption.

Northern services between Wigan Wallgate and Southport are not affected.

What should I do?

You can also travel on Merseyrail services at no extra cost between Headbolt Lane / Southport and Liverpool Central until 08:30.

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 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.