A fault with the signalling system between Wigan Wallgate and Headbolt Lane / Southport means all lines are blocked. As a result, trains may be cancelled or delayed by up to 15 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 14:15.
Customer advice:
Road transport has been requested to operate between Wigan Wallgate and Southport. Further details will follow once confirmed.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.âââââââ
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.