Damage to the overhead wires at Kirkham & Wesham means that all lines are blocked. Trains running between Preston and Blackpool North / Blackpool South may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 10:30.
Customer advice
Customers may use Blackpool Transport services in the Blackpool area at no additional cost. Tickets will also be accepted on TransPennine Express sevices between Manchester Airport and Preston.
Replacement road transport will run as follows:
- 1 x S-Line bus will depart Preston at approximately 10.30, calling at all stops to Blackpool North.
- 1 x S-Line bus will depart Blackpool North at approximately 11.00, calling at all stops to Preston.
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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 information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
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.