A landslip near Darwen means all lines are blocked.
Trains between Bolton and Blackburn will be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until 10:00.
Customer Advice
Network Rail engineers are on site and assessing the situation.
Effect on service:
Manchester Victoria to Blackburn services are unable to go via Darwen, in both directions. These services will divert via Todmorden where possible.
Alternative travel suggestions:
Manchester Victoria to Blackburn via Todmorden, in both directions are not affected. Please use these services for Blackburn and Clitheroe.
Please use alternative Manchester Victoria to Bolton services and change here for road transport for intermediate stations to Blackburn.
Ticket restrictions have been lifted during this disruption.
Road transport details:
To help you to complete your journey, road transport has been provided between Bolton and Blackburn, in both directions calling at all stations. These will be operated by S-Line.
Journey times will be extended by 40 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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 set-down 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.