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  • Line updates (1)

    • Last Updated 03/09/2025 00:16

      Due to urgent repairs to a bridge at South Bank:
      How does it affect your service:
      Train services running through this station will be running non stop between Middlesbrough and Redcar Central. South Bank will not be served. Disruption is expected until 16:00 28/06.
      Our advice to our customers:
      Services between Middlesbrough and Saltburn are currently being disrupted due to an unsafe footbridge at South Bank.
      Effect on service:
      Middlesbrough to Saltburn services will not call at South Bank, in this direction only.
      Road Transport details.
      To assist customers to complete their journey, a shuttle bus has been provided between Middlesbrough, South Bank & Redcar Central. This will be operated by E-Travel.
      Customers at South Bank travelling towards Saltburn should board the shuttle service and then connect at Redcar Central for Northern services towards Saltburn.
      Journey times will be extended by 10 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.
      Please see station information posters for the bus pick up points.
      Other places to get more information:
      For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up to date train running information.
      For live real time journey updates, please visit journeycheck.com/northern or X (tweet) our team @northernassist
      To re-plan your journey please visit nationalrail.co.uk
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates

  • Line updates (3)

    • Last Updated 06/01/2026 11:41

      Due to urgent repairs to the railway between Corkickle and Whitehaven the line is closed.

      Impact

      Train services running through these stations will be terminated at Corkickle and restarted from Whitehaven. Disruption is expected until the end of the day on 31/03/26.

      Customer advice

      Services between Corkickle and Whitehaven are being disrupted due to urgent repairs the railway.
      Network Rail continue to complete the works on Bransty Tunnel, Whitehaven. The line is closed between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions). Disruption is expected until Spring 2026.

      Effect on service:
      Train services are unable to run between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions).
      Train services between Lancaster/Barrow-in-Furness and Carlisle will terminate at Corkickle and restart between Whitehaven and Carlisle.
      Train services between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness/Lancaster will terminate at Whitehaven and restart at Corkickle.
      Rail replacement buses will operate between Corkickle and Whitehaven (in both directions),

      Replacement transport:

      Road transport will operate between Corkickle and Whitehaven.
      Please speak to station staff, see on-line journey planners or consult Customer Information Screens for departure times.
      Please see station information posters for the location of bus pick up points.
      Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.

      Additional Info

      For a video in relation to this disruption, please see... https://vimeo.com/1114787209?fl=pl&fe=ti

      For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up-to-date train running information.
      For live real time journey updates on board your train please visit journeycheck.com/northern, message us on X.com @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00), or search for #NorthernUpdates
      If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern or TransPennine Express within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.
      If you require any connecting services, please check information screens, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner/ or speak to a member of staff where available.
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay

    • Last Updated 23/01/2026 21:22

      Due to a safety inspection of the track between Stockport and Manchester Piccadilly fewer trains are able to run on some lines.

      Impact

      Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled, delayed or diverted. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

      Customer advice

      Services between Stockport and Manchester Piccadilly in this direction only are currently being disrupted due to a safety inspection of the track.
      Network Rail are aware of the issue and engineers are on site.

      Effect on service:
      The following services are being delayed between Stockport and Manchester Piccadilly in this directions only.
      Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly services.
      Hazel Grove - Manchester Piccadilly services.
      Chester - Manchester Piccadilly services.
      Stoke-On-Trent - Manchester Piccadilly services.

      The following services will be diverted and not call at Handforth, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme.
      Crewe - Manchester Piccadilly services.
      Alderley Edge - Manchester Piccadilly services.

      First services affected:
      19:33 Alderley Edge - Manchester Piccadilly service diverted and did not call at Handforth, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme.

      Alternative travel suggestions:
      The following services are not affected in both directions.
      Wilmslow - Manchester Piccadilly via Manchester Airport services.
      Crewe - Manchester Piccadilly via Manchester Airport services services.

      The following services are not affected in this directions only.
      Manchester Piccadilly - Alderley Edge services.
      Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe services.

      Customers at Wilmslow requiring stations towards Manchester Piccadilly via Stockport are advised to travel to Manchester Piccadilly, and change for alternative Northern services calling at Levenshulme, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, Cheadle Hulme and Handforth which are not affected by this disruption.

      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.

      Road Transport:
      Road replacement transport has been recruited and will operate as follows.

      1x Full size bus will depart Wilmslow 21:50 calling at Handforth, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport then call at stations as required to Manchester Piccadilly. Operated by S Line.

      1x Full size bus will depart Wilmslow 22:30 calling at Handforth, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Heaton Chapel, Levenshulme and Manchester Piccadilly. Operated by Bestway.

      1x Full size bus will depart Wilmslow 23:50 calling at Handforth, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Heaton Chapel, Levenshulme and Manchester Piccadilly. Operated by S Line.

      Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (exc service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
      Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when using road replacement transport.

      Additional Info

      Please travel on the next Northern train where available or visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates for any alternative options and for more information during times of disruption.

      You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.

      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay

      Further Info

      For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up-to-date train running information.
      For real time journey updates on your phone visit https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates or use our app.
      To re-plan your journey please visit nationalrail.co.uk.
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.
      If you need to speak to someone, you can message us on X or Facebook, @northernassist or using web chat at www.northernrailway.co.uk

    • Last Updated 23/01/2026 22:12

      Due to trespassers on the railway between Macclesfield and Stoke-On-Trent all lines are blocked.

      Impact

      Train services running through these stations will be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

      Customer advice

      Services between Macclesfield and Stoke-On-Trent in both directions are currently being disrupted due to trespassers on the railway.
      Emergency services are on site.

      Effect on service:
      The following services are being disrupted in both directions and will terminate and start back from Macclesfield.
      Manchester Piccadilly - Stoke-On-Trent services.

      First services affected:
      19:46 Manchester Piccadilly - Stoke-On-Trent service is delayed at Congleton.
      20:55 Stoke-On-Trent - Manchester Piccadilly service will start at Macclesfield.

      Alternative travel suggestions:

      Northern tickets may be used at no additional charge on East Midlands Railway services between Stoke-On-Trent and Crewe until the end of the day.

      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.

      Road Transport:
      Road replacement transport will operate as follows.

      1x Full size bus to depart Congleton at 22:30 calling at Kidsgrove and Stoke-On-Trent. Operated by Ocean Travel

      4x 16 seater will depart Macclesfield 22:30 calling at Congleton, Kidsgrove and Stoke-On-Trent. Operated by RSZ

      1x Full size bus will depart Macclesfield 22:30 calling at Congleton, Kidsgrove and Stoke-On-Trent. Operated by Atlantic Travel.

      1x Full size bus will depart Stoke-On-Trent 22:50 calling at Kidsgrove, Congleton, Macclesfield then as required through to Manchester Piccadilly.

      Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (exc service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.
      Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when using road replacement transport.

      Additional Info

      Please travel on the next Northern train where available or visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates for any alternative options and for more information during times of disruption.

      You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.

      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay

      Further Info

      An update will follow within the next 1 hour.
      For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up-to-date train running information.
      For real time journey updates on your phone visit https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates or use our app.
      To re-plan your journey please visit nationalrail.co.uk.
      If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.
      If you need to speak to someone, you can message us on X or Facebook, @northernassist or using web chat at www.northernrailway.co.uk

    Engineering works (6)

    • Last Updated 19/01/2026 04:00

      Planned engineering work will take place between York and Leeds via Garforth from 00:01, Saturday 24 January 2026 to 05:30, Monday 26 January 2026.
      All lines will be blocked.
      All services will be replaced by buses between Micklefield and York and revised.
      Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th January 2026
      Blackpool North York: Trains will terminate at Leeds.
      York Blackpool North: Trains will start from Leeds.
      Leeds York: Trains will terminate at Micklefield.
      York Leeds: Trains will start from Micklefield.
      Buses will be provided between Micklefield and York (in both directions). TPE train services will operate between Leeds and York (and vv) via Castleford.
      Services between Halifax/Leeds and Selby/Hull (in both directions) will run as normally advertised.

      Customer Advice:
      Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
      Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
      For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).

    • Last Updated 19/01/2026 04:00

      Planned engineering work will take place between Metrocentre and Hexham from 00:01, Saturday 24 January 2026 to 05:30, Monday 26 January 2026.
      All lines will be blocked.
      All services will be replaced by buses between Hexham and Metrocentre and revised.
      Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th of January 2026
      Newcastle Carlisle: Trains will run between Newcastle and Metrocentre, and between Hexham and Carlisle.
      Carlisle Newcastle: Trains will run between Carlisle and Hexham, and between Metrocentre and Newcastle.
      Buses will be provided between Hexham and Metrocentre (in both directions).

      Customer Advice:
      Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
      Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
      For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).

    • Last Updated 19/01/2026 04:00

      Planned engineering work will take place between Preston and Lostock Hall from 23:55, Saturday 24 January 2026 to 08:55, Sunday 25 January 2026.
      All lines will be blocked.
      Some services will be revised.
      Saturday 24th January 2026
      The 2317 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Buckshaw Parkway. A bus will be provided from Buckshaw Parkway to Blackpool North.
      The 2315 Liverpool Lime Street to Preston service will terminate at Wigan North Western. A bus will be provided from Wigan North Western to Preston.
      Customer Advice:
      Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
      Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
      For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).

    • Last Updated 19/01/2026 04:00

      Planned engineering work will take place between Sheffield and Dore & Totley from 00:01, Sunday 25 January 2026 to 10:00, Sunday 25 January 2026.
      All lines will be blocked.
      Some services will be revised.
      Sunday 25th January 2026
      The 0745 Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield service will terminate at Grindleford.
      The 0914 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Grindleford.
      Customers should use the next available services.

      Customer Advice:
      Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
      Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
      For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).

    • Last Updated 19/01/2026 04:00

      Planned engineering work will take place between Blackpool North and Preston from 02:00, Sunday 25 January 2026 to 05:20, Monday 26 January 2026.
      All lines will be blocked.
      All services will be replaced by buses between Preston and Blackpool North and revised.
      Sunday 25th January 2026
      York/Leeds Blackpool North: Trains will terminate at Preston.
      Blackpool North York/Leeds: Trains will start from Preston.
      Buses will be provided between Preston and Blackpool North (in both directions).
      Manchester Blackpool North: Trains will terminate at Preston.
      Blackpool North Manchester: Trains will start from Preston.
      Buses will be provided between Preston and Blackpool North (in both directions).
      Liverpool Lime Street Blackpool North: Trains will terminate at Preston.
      Blackpool North Liverpool Lime Street: Trains will start from Preston.
      Buses will be provided between Preston and Blackpool North (in both directions).

      Customer Advice:
      Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
      Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
      For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).

    • Last Updated 19/01/2026 04:00

      Planned engineering work will take place between Blackpool South and Preston from 02:00, Sunday 25 January 2026 to 05:20, Monday 26 January 2026.
      All lines will be blocked.
      All services will be replaced by buses between Preston and Blackpool South and revised.
      Sunday 25th January
      Colne Blackpool South: Trains will terminate at Preston.
      Blackpool South - Colne: Trains will start from Preston.
      Buses will be provided between Preston and Blackpool South (in both directions).

      Customer Advice:
      Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
      Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
      For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).

  • All other routes have a good service. For live updates see our journey check page.

Stations

  • Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Adlington Cheshire station.

    Customers are advised that there have been loose paving slabs reports on Platform 2 at this station. Customers are requested to take care when boarding/alighting trains, and moving about the station.

  • The ticket office has not opened at Altrincham station.

    Due to industrial action, the ticket office at Altrincham Interchange is not expected to be open today. When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.

  • Altrincham station has no platform staffing.

  • There is no lighting at the station at Bare Lane station.

    Please take additional care when boarding & alighting trains at this station. Our engineering teams are working hard to resolve the fault as quickly as possible.

  • There is no lighting on the platform at Battersby station.

  • The ticket office at Bingley is only able to accept cash until further notice.

  • The lifts will be out of order between platform 2 and the overbridge from now until further notice at Bingley station.

  • The lifts will be out of order between Platform 4 and the underpass from 06:23 on 21/01/2026 until further notice at Blackburn station.

    Due to a fault with the lift at Platform 4, the lift is under manual operation. Staff members are on site and can assist. All other lifts at this station have been reported as working correctly.

  • Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Blackpool South station.

  • At Broad Green station, the following issues have been reported:
    The ticket office is closed.
    Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care.
    Due to ongoing refurbishment work, the ticket office at this station will be closed until further notice. A ticket vending machine is available.

    When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.

  • At Broadbottom station, the following issues have been reported:
    The ticket office will be closed from 08:29 on 19/01/2026 until 23:59 on 25/01/2026.
    Staff are in attendance.
    Due to refurbishment works, the ticket office will be closed from 19/01/2026, and is not expected to reopen until the end of the week (25/01/2026).

    When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 06:25 on 26/01/2026 until the end of the day at Bromley Cross station.

  • Owing to uneven platforms the station has been closed at Burnage station.

  • There is no lighting on platform 1 at Carnforth station.

    For passengers who need assistance please speak to a member of station staff or contact the Northern Passenger Assistance team on 0800 138 5560.

  • At Dinting station, the following issues have been reported:
    Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care.
    The ticket vending machines are out of order.
    Customers are advised to board and alight trains using the middle doors of the train at Dinting due to loose platform edge stones. Network Rail are aware of the issue and will repair the stones as quickly as possible.

  • At Edge Hill station, the following issues have been reported:
    Owing to poor lighting on the platforms passengers should take extra care.
    Customers are advised to take extra care when boarding and alighting services.

    For passengers who need assistance please speak to a member of station staff or contact the Northern Passenger Assistance team on 0800 138 5560.

  • At Fairfield station, the following issues have been reported:
    Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care.
    Reports of loose coping stones on the platform edge at Platform 1

  • Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Gorton station.

  • Due to maintenance, the ticket office at this station is currently unable to issue tickets. Please purchase a ticket from one of the ticket vending machines at the station before boarding.

  • There is no lighting on the platforms. Staff are in attendance at Guiseley station.

  • The lifts will be out of order from now until further notice at Harrogate station.

  • Hartlepool ticket office will be opening to the following times:
    Saturday 24 January - From 07:10 to 13:00, and from 14:00 to 16:40.
    Sunday 25 January - Closed.
    Monday 26 January - From 07:10 to 13:00, and from 14:00 to 16:40.

  • Owing to uneven surface on platform 1 passengers should take extra care at Hoscar station.

  • The ticket vending machines are out of order at Levenshulme station.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 13:00 on 24/01/2026 until 18:00 on 24/01/2026 at Leyland station.

    When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.

  • The lifts will be out of order between platforms 2 & 3 and the overbridge from now until further notice at Liverpool South Pw Hl station.

    Customers who require step free access at this station should speak to a member of staff, or contact the Northern Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060 for further assistance.

  • There is no lighting at the station at Lytham station.

  • At Marple station, the following issues have been reported:
    Step free access will be unavailable at the station between platform 2 and 1 from 06:15 on 27/01/2026 until 23:59 on 29/01/2026.
    The lifts will be out of order between platform 2 and 1 from 06:15 on 27/01/2026 until 23:59 on 29/01/2026.

    Customers who require step free access at this station should speak to a member of staff, or contact the Northern Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060 for further assistance.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 17:30 on 23/01/2026 until the end of the day at Menston station.

  • The ticket office will be closed from 13:00 on 23/01/2026 until the end of the day at Morpeth station.

  • Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Mossley Hill station.

  • At Northwich station, the following issues have been reported:
    The ticket office will be closed from 06:12 on 13/01/2026 until further notice.
    Due to ongoing refurbishment work, the station ticket office will be closed until early 2026. Ticket vending machines are available and staff are on site to assist between 07:00-12:30 Monday to Saturday.

  • At Prescot station, the following issues have been reported:
    The ticket office is closed.
    The station is unstaffed.

  • The ticket office will be closed from now until 07:05 on 24/01/2026 at Redcar Central station.

  • There is no lighting on the platform at Ruswarp station.

  • The ticket office at Shipley is only able to accept cash until further notice.

  • The subway between platforms 3, 4 and 5 is currently out of use at Shipley station due to flooding.
    Customers are advised to use the lifts and the footbridge between these platforms until further notice.

  • Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Smithy Bridge station.

    Passengers should take extra care on Platform 1 at this station due to loose coping stones. Passengers should take extra care on Platform 2 at this station due to damage to the platform surface.

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From 06:10 on 28/01/2026 until the end of the day
    From 02:00 on 29/01/2026 until further notice at Swinton station.

  • The ticket vending machines are out of order at Whitby station.

  • The ticket office will be closed :
    From 16:00 on 26/01/2026 until the end of the day
    From 16:00 on 27/01/2026 until the end of the day
    From 17:45 on 29/01/2026 until the end of the day at Whitehaven station.

  • Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Wigton station.

Passenger Information during Disruption

Feedback from customers consistently tells us that the flow of information about train services that are experiencing disruption is a priority for them and is an area we need to focus on more strongly. Whilst it is recognised the Northern have the responsibility for managing their relationship with their own customers, the interconnected nature of the rail industry dictates that a coordinated approach to the provision of passenger information during major delays/disruption is appropriate and important.

Customer information pledges

Whilst we always try our best to make your journey as simple as possible, we understand that, sometimes things don’t always go to plan when travelling by rail.

Customers across rail industry, tell us that this is an area, we need to improve, which is why Northern has been working closely with other train operators, Network Rail and the Rail Delivery group as part of the Smarter information programme.

The Smarter information programme

This programme aims to achieve a step change in customer experience through providing you with improved information, when and how you wish to receive it.

Across the rail industry, we have now agreed a set of pledges, which outline what you can expect, before, during and after your journey.

What do the Customer Information Pledges say?

The customer information pledges

  • Show we care by listening to our customers and putting their needs first
  • Commit to a set of guiding principles that will bring real consistency to customers who choose to travel by train
  • Bring together best practice from across the rail industry and other industries, to support you during disruption, enabling you to get to your destination as quickly as possible

You can view the Rail Delivery Group customer information pledges here

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