There is a points failure between Preston and Kirkham & Wesham, causing disruption to journeys running between these stations.
As a result of this, trains running between Preston and Blackpool North / Blackpool South may be cancelled or revised.
This issue is expected to continue to impact services until the end of the day today.
Customer advice:
Trains running between Preston and Blackpool South will be revised to operate between Kirkham & Wesham and Blackpool South only.
Trains running between Preston and Blackpool North can run, but may be disrupted as a result of this issue.
If you are wishing to travel between Preston and Blackpool South, you will need to use alternative services between Preston and Kirkham & Wesham.
Ticket restrictions have been lifted during this disruption.
Additional information:
There is an issue with a set of points in the Kirkham & Wesham area that will take a substantial amount of time to repair, and would block all lines if carried out during the day today.
Instead, a shuttle service has been implemented between Kirkham & Wesham and Blackpool South today, and Network Rail plan to carry out repairs to fix the points overnight tonight.
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.