A person being hit by a train between Lancaster and Preston means all lines are blocked. Train services running between these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 90 minutes.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Alternative travel advice:

Avanti West Coast 

You may use LNER services between Edinburgh and London Euston to complete your jounrey

Northern

Road replacement transport has been requested to operate between Preston and Lancaster. 

If you've been affected by what happened on the network today, there is always someone to talk to. You can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 from any phone for a confidential chat. 

Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner

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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.

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