Updated at: 19-Aug-2025 07:42:44: AM
Operator: Northern
Routes affected:
between Leeds and Blackpool North, between Manchester Victoria and Blackburn via Todmorden and also between Colne and Blackpool South
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Rishton and Lostock Hall, closing all lines.
Trains between Leeds and Blackpool North will not run.
The below services will be amended as follows:
- Manchester Victoria and Blackburn via Todmorden will run between Manchester Victoria and Accrington
- Colne and Blackpool South will run between Preston and Blackpool South
Rail replacement bus services will run between:
- Hebden Bridge and Preston
- Accrington and Blackburn
- Colne and Preston
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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This page created on: 19-Aug-2025 07:42:44: AM