The emergency services dealing with an incident between Blackburn and Hebden Bridge. Whilst they do their work, all lines are closed. Trains running between Blackburn and Clitheroe / Colne / Rochdale / Halifax may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
All stations between Blackburn and Hebden Bridge will not be served.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advice
Network Rail and The British Transport Police are on site.
Effect on service:
- Blackpool North - York services will be disrupted in both directions
- Blackburn - Manchester Victoria via Todmorden services will be disrupted in both directions
Alternative travel suggestions:
Blackburn - Manchester Victoria via Darwen services are unaffected by this disruption.
You may use your ticket, at no extra cost on alternative Northern, TransPennine Express or LNER service via any reasonable route.
Road Transport:
A coach operated by S Line will depart Blackburn at 21:10 calling all stations to Manchester Victoria via Todmorden.
A coach operated by Atlantic Travel will depart Manchester Victoria at 22:10 calling all stations to Blackburn via Todmorden.
Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycleâs, 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.
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.