Northern Status | Reduced Northern services to / from Wigan North Western from Saturday 3 to Monday 5 May





Updated at: 12-Mar-2025 11:48:53: AM

Operator:  Northern

National Rail Live Status Updates
Routes affected:

Northern between Manchester Victoria and Preston via Wigan North Western

Twitter Hashtag:

Description of Incident

Engineering work is taking place between Acton Bridge and Wigan North Western, closing some lines.

As a result, Northern trains which run between Manchester Victoria and Preston via Wigan North Western will be diverted to run via Chorley and Bolton, and will not call at Wigan North Western.

You should use alternative Northern services to / from Wigan North Western instead.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

For the very latest National Rail information click here.

Stay informed with our real-time National Rail incidents feed, providing you with up-to-the-minute updates on disruptions and incidents affecting the UK’s railway network.




This page is dedicated to delivering accurate and timely information to the public, helping you plan your journeys better and stay ahead of any potential delays. Trust us for all your National Rail incident updates, because we understand that knowledge is the key to a smoother and more convenient travel experience.

Please check back for the latest Northern status updates and disruption travel news.

This page created on: 11-Feb-2025 12:56:35: PM

Scroll to Top