Shortage of staff between Blackpool South and Preston means fewer trains are able to run. As a result, trains between these stations may be cancelled.
Disruption is expected to continue until 09:45.
Customer Advice:
Services to / from Blackpool North are running as normal. You can use your ticket on Blackpool Transport bus services between Lytham and Blackpool South, in both directions, at no extra cost.
Rail replacement transport has been confirmed, and will run as follows:
- 08:45 Preston to Blackpool South, calling at all stations (operated by Mario's)
- 09:30 Blackpool South to Preston, calling at all stations (operated by RS Tyrer)
Journey times will be extended by around 45 minutes whilst travelling by Rail Replacement transport.
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.