An operational incident between Wigan Wallgate and Headbolt Lane means that all lines are currently blocked.
Trains are currently unable to run between these and will be revised to terminate at / start back from Wigan Wallgate.
This is expected until 17:30.
Customer advice:
All stations between Wigan Wallgate and Headbolt Lane will not be served.
Customers travelling to / from Manchester Victoria can board TransPennine Express services to Liverpool Lime Street, and connect onto Merseyrail services to Headbolt Lane. This will be the fastest method to get to Headbolt Lane to / from Manchester Victoria
Ticket restrictions have been lifted for customers with advanced Northern tickets to travel on any alternative service to Liverpool Lime Street / Southport so they can connect onto Merseyrail services.
Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street services are not impacted by this disruption and will be the fastest method to get to Headbolt Lane for customers travelling to / from Wigan.
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.