A fault with the signalling system between Wigan North Western and Liverpool Lime Street means fewer trains are able to run on all lines. As a result, trains may be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until approximately 09:00.

Customer Advice:

A reduced service will run between Wigan North Western and Liverpool Lime Street.

xx:15 past the hour from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Western will be cancelled.

xx:21 past the hour from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street will be cancelled.

Services between Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street services will terminate / start at Wigan North Western. 

Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Stations are not affected by this disruption.

Ticket restrictions have been lifted during this disruption.

Ticket acceptance is in place with with Avanti West Coast between Wigan North Western and Preston.

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.