Due to urgent repairs to a bridge at South Bank:
Impact:
Train services running through this station will be running non stop between Middlesbrough and Redcar Central. South Bank will not be served. Disruption is expected until 16:00 31/12.
Customer Advice:
Services between Middlesbrough and Saltburn are currently being disrupted due to an unsafe footbridge at South Bank.
Effect on service:
Middlesbrough to Saltburn services will not call at South Bank, in this direction only.
Road Transport details.
To assist customers to complete their journey, a shuttle bus has been provided between Middlesbrough, South Bank & Redcar Central. This will be operated by E-Travel.
Customers at South Bank travelling towards Saltburn should board the shuttle service and then connect at Redcar Central for Northern services towards Saltburn.
Journey times will be extended by 10 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.
Please see station information posters for the bus pick up points.
Additional Information:
For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up to date train running information.
For live real time journey updates, please visit journeycheck.com/northern or X (tweet) our team @northernassist
To re-plan your journey please visit nationalrail.co.uk
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay #NorthernUpdates

Following a points failure at Wilmslow all lines have now reopened.
Impact:
Train services running through this station are returning to normal but some services may still be delayed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer Advice:
What's happened?
Services at Wilmslow are being disrupted due to a points failure.
Network Rail staff have been dispatched to the site.
How does this affect my journey?
Train services are now able to run between Wilmslow and Stockport in both directions.
Services on the following routes can now run as normal but may still be delayed in the Wilmslow area.
Between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly via Stockport.
Between Alderley Edge and Manchester Piccadilly via Stockport.
Northern services between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly via Manchester Airport are not affected.
What should I do?
You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.
Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption please check your whole journey before travelling.
Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
What's happened?
Additional Information:
For real time journey updates or to re-plan your journey please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.

Facilities on the 16:17 Carlisle to Leeds due 19:08.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

Facilities on the 17:30 Bradford Forster Square to Leeds due 17:56.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.

Facilities on the 17:40 Knottingley to Leeds due 18:25.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.

Facilities on the 17:48 Leeds to Bradford Interchange due 18:58.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

Facilities on the 18:03 Leeds to Ilkley due 18:34.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.

Facilities on the 18:29 Leeds to Knottingley due 19:12.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.

Facilities on the 18:40 Ilkley to Leeds due 19:10.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.

Facilities on the 19:16 Knottingley to Leeds due 19:54.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.

Facilities on the 19:18 Leeds to Lancaster due 21:13.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

Facilities on the 19:27 Bradford Interchange to Leeds due 20:29.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

Facilities on the 19:58 Leeds to Knottingley due 20:35.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.

Facilities on the 20:00 Leeds to Ilkley due 20:32.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.

Facilities on the 20:15 Sheffield to Leeds due 21:36.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.

Facilities on the 20:40 Knottingley to Leeds due 21:31.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 2.

Facilities on the 20:40 Ilkley to Leeds due 21:09.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.

Facilities on the 21:26 Leeds to Skipton due 22:12.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.

Facilities on the 21:31 Lancaster to Skipton due 22:44.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.

Facilities on the 22:34 Skipton to Bradford Forster Square due 23:11.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.

Facilities on the 22:57 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 00:15.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.

17:04 Doncaster to Hull due 18:12 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on this train.

17:33 Alderley Edge to Manchester Piccadilly due 18:02 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on this train.

17:36 Leeds to York due 18:50 has been cancelled.
This is due to a fault on this train.

17:56 Newcastle to Ashington due 18:32 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault with barriers at a level crossing earlier today.

18:16 Knottingley to Leeds due 18:54 will be cancelled.
This is due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time.

18:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North due 19:53 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on a train.

18:34 Carlisle to Newcastle due 20:03 will be cancelled.
This is due to train crew being delayed by service disruption.

18:37 Ashington to Newcastle due 19:13 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault with barriers at a level crossing earlier today.

18:42 Leeds to Chester due 21:09 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on this train at Rochdale.

18:53 Hull to Doncaster due 19:58 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on this train.

19:14 York to Leeds due 20:29 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on this train.

20:08 Doncaster to Hull due 21:14 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on this train.

22:26 Chester to Leeds due 00:43 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Additional Information:
Road Replacement Transport has been requested, more details will follow when operators and departure times are confirmed.

15:00 Scarborough to Sheffield due 17:48 will be started from Hull.
It will no longer call at Scarborough, Seamer, Filey, Hunmanby, Bempton, Bridlington, Driffield, Beverley and Cottingham.
This is due to a fault on this train.

15:26 Chester to Leeds due 17:42 has been delayed at Rochdale and is now 15 minutes late.
This is due to a passenger being taken ill on this train.

15:42 Middlesbrough to Carlisle due 18:20 will be terminated at Newcastle.
It will no longer call at Metrocentre, Prudhoe, Hexham, Haydon Bridge, Bardon Mill, Haltwhistle, Brampton Cumbria, Wetheral and Carlisle.
This is due to train crew being delayed by service disruption.

15:54 Headbolt Lane to Blackburn due 18:09 has been delayed between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale and is now 26 minutes late.
This is due to a fault on a train in front of this one at Rochdale.

16:00 Scarborough to Sheffield due 18:49 will be terminated at Doncaster.
It will no longer call at Meadowhall and Sheffield.
It has been delayed at Scarborough and is now 12 minutes late.
This is due to a fault on a train earlier.

16:20 Blackburn to Headbolt Lane due 18:41 will be delayed at Manchester Victoria.
This is due to a fault on this train.

16:26 Newcastle to Carlisle due 17:56 will be starting late from Newcastle and is expected to be 14 minutes late.
This is due to a fault on a train earlier.

16:27 Chester to Leeds due 18:42 has been delayed at Manchester Victoria and is now 16 minutes late.
This is due to a fault on a train at Rochdale.

16:29 Manchester Airport to Barrow-In-Furness due 18:52 will be starting late from Manchester Airport.
This is due to a fault on this train.

16:30 Southport to Stalybridge due 18:04 will be delayed at Wigan Wallgate and is expected to be 10 minutes late.
This is due to train crew being delayed by service disruption.

16:32 Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street due 17:53 will no longer call at Heald Green, Gatley, East Didsbury, Burnage, Mauldeth Road, Roby, Broad Green, Wavertree Technology Park and Edge Hill.
It has been delayed at Manchester Airport and is now 10 minutes late.
This is due to a points failure.

16:45 Leeds to Sheffield due 17:31 has been delayed at Leeds and is now 15 minutes late.
This is due to damage to the overhead electric wires earlier today.

16:47 Leeds to Bradford Interchange due 17:50 is being delayed between Leeds and Cottingley and is now expected to be 12 minutes late.
This is due to a fault on a train.

16:53 Hull to Doncaster due 17:59 will call additionally at Broomfleet.
This is due to the train making extra stops because a train was cancelled.

16:53 Carlisle to Newcastle due 18:21 will be starting late from Carlisle and is expected to be 20 minutes late.
This is due to a fault on a train earlier.

16:55 Manchester Victoria to Leeds due 18:17 was terminated at Rochdale.
It will no longer call at Smithy Bridge, Littleborough, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Halifax, Bradford Interchange, New Pudsey, Bramley and Leeds.
This is due to a fault on this train at Rochdale.

17:00 Scarborough to Sheffield due 19:49 will be started from Hull.
It will no longer call at Scarborough, Seamer, Filey, Hunmanby, Bempton, Bridlington, Driffield, Beverley and Cottingham.
This is due to a fault on this train.

17:10 Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North due 18:36 will be starting late from Liverpool Lime Street and is expected to be 3 minutes late.
This is due to a fault on a train earlier.

17:14 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly due 18:32 has been delayed at Sheffield and is now 12 minutes late.
This is due to a late running train being in front of this one.

17:16 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly due 18:28 has been delayed at Crewe and is now 13 minutes late.
This is due to a late running train being in front of this one.

17:18 Leeds to Halifax due 18:09 has been delayed at Leeds and is now 15 minutes late.
This is due to train crew being delayed by service disruption.

17:21 Rochdale to Clitheroe due 19:01 will be started from Blackburn.
It will no longer call at Rochdale, Castleton, Mills Hill, Moston, Manchester Victoria, Salford Central, Salford Crescent, Farnworth, Bolton, Hall I' Th' Wood, Bromley Cross, Entwistle and Darwen.
This is due to a fault on this train.
Additional Information:
We apologise for the cancellation of this service today. To assist customers to complete their journey, road replacement transport will be provided as follows.
A coach operated by S-Line will depart Clitheroe at 15:30 calling at stations to Blackburn.
Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (excluding service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport. Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when using road replacement transport.

17:36 Great Ayton to Newcastle due 19:18 will be started from Nunthorpe.
It will no longer call at Great Ayton.
This is due to a fault on a train earlier.

17:39 Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North due 18:57 is being delayed at Liverpool Lime Street and is now expected to be 9 minutes late.
This is due to a points failure.

18:04 Leeds to Nottingham due 19:58 will be started from Sheffield.
It will no longer call at Leeds, Wakefield Kirkgate, Barnsley and Meadowhall.
This is due to a fault on this train.

18:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate due 20:13 will be starting late from Blackburn and is expected to be 18 minutes late.
This is due to a fault on a train in front of this one at Rochdale.

18:28 Newcastle to Prudhoe due 18:53 will be starting late from Newcastle and is expected to be 13 minutes late.
This is due to a fault on a train earlier.

18:57 Sheffield to Scarborough due 21:43 will be started from Doncaster.
It will no longer call at Sheffield and Meadowhall.
This is due to a fault on a train earlier.

Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Accrington station.
Additional Information:
Customers are advised that there have been loose Coping Stones reported on the Platform 2 edge at this station.
Customers are requested to take care when boarding/alighting trains.

The lifts will be out of order between platforms 2 & 3 and the Metrolink from now until further notice at Altrincham station.

At Barrow-In-Furness station, the following issues have been reported:
The ticket office will be closed from 06:36 on 14/05/2026 until further notice.
Staff are in attendance.
Additional Information:
When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.

The ticket vending machines are out of order at Batley station.
Additional Information:
Tickets are available online at northernrailway.co.uk, using the Northern app, or from a ticket office or ticket vending machine at the destination or interchange station.

The ticket office will be closed from now until the end of the day at Beverley station.

Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Blackpool South station.

The lifts will be out of order between platform 2 and the rest of the station from now until further notice at Blyth Bebside station.
Additional Information:
Customers who require step free access to/from platform 2 should speak to a member of staff, or contact the Northern Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060 for further assistance.

From Wednesday 29 April to Tuesday 26 May 2026, Brighouse station car park will be closed to most customers, reopening on Wednesday 27 May, to enable the operation of rail replacement bus services to and from Huddersfield. Blue badge holders will continue to have access to designated spaces at Brighouse station car park. Alternative parking for customers using Brighouse station will be available locally in marked on-street parking bays or at nearby public facilities.

At Broad Green station, the following issues have been reported:
The ticket office is closed.
Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care.
Due to ongoing refurbishment work, the ticket office at this station will be closed until further notice. A ticket vending machine is available.
Additional Information:
When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.

Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Carnforth station.
Additional Information:
Customers are advised that there have been loose tactile paving stones reported on the Platform 1.
Customers are requested to take care when boarding/alighting trains.

The lifts will be out of order between overbridge and platform 4 from now until further notice at Chester station.
Additional Information:
Customers who require step free access are advised to contact Northern's Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060 for further assistance.

Due to improvement works taking place, there are reduced parking facilities in place from 04/03/2026 until further notice.

There is no lighting on all platforms at Colne station.

The lifts will be out of order every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 19:25 to 06:00 from 06:00 on 21/05/2026 until further notice at Daisy Hill station.
Additional Information:
Customers who require step free access at this station should speak to a member of staff, or contact the Northern Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060 for further assistance.

Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Dalton station.
Additional Information:
Customers are advised that there has been a broken paving stone reported on the Platform 1.
Customers are requested to take care when boarding/alighting trains.

The ticket office will be closed from 06:36 on 14/05/2026 until further notice at Dinting station.
Additional Information:
When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.

There is no lighting at the station at Disley station.
Additional Information:
Due to a fault with the station lighting, customers are requested to take extra care when moving about the station.

Owing to uneven surfaces passengers should take extra care at Edge Hill station.

Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Godley station.

Owing to raised Tarmac causing a trip hazard on Platform 2 passengers should take extra care at Greenbank station.

Owing to uneven platform passengers should take extra care on platform 2 at Hag Fold station.

The ticket office will be closed from now until further notice at Hale station.
Additional Information:
When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.

The ticket office will be closed from 12:30 on 22/05/2026 until the end of the day at Heald Green station.
Additional Information:
When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.

At Huyton station, the following issues have been reported:
The lifts will be out of order between platform 1 and the main station from 17:31 on 20/05/2026 until further notice.
All toilets are out of order.

Owing to a broken window on platform 3 shelter, passengers should take extra care at Huyton station.

Owing to uneven surfaces on platform 1, passengers should take extra care at Kearsley station.

At Manchester Oxford Road station, the following issues have been reported:
Step free access will be unavailable throughout the station between Platforms 2 & 3 and the rest of the station from now until further notice.
The lifts will be out of order between Platforms 2 & 3 and the underpass from now until further notice.
Additional Information:
Customers who require step free access at this station should speak to a member of staff, or contact the Northern Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060 for further assistance.

The car park at Mirfield station will be temporarily closed on the following dates while engineering works are taking place as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
Customers will not be able to access the car park between:
Friday 5 June at 22:00 Monday 8 June at 05:00.
Friday 12 June at 22:00 Monday 15 June at 05:00.
Friday 19 June at 22:00 Monday 22 June at 05:00.
Pedestrian access will remain in place at the station while these works are taking place.

The lifts will be out of order from now until further notice at Morpeth station.

Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Newton-Le-Willows station.

There is no lighting on the platforms at Reddish North station.
Additional Information:
Customers are advised to take extra care when on the station as there is a reported fault with the station lighting to all platforms.

The ticket vending machines are out of order at Saltburn station.

Due to flooding, the subway between platforms 3 & 4 is closed. There is no access from Station Road.

The car park at Steeton and Silsden will be partially closed from Monday 20th April to Friday 12th June to allow for improvement works to take place.
The improvement works will take place in stages, with the top deck being affected first, followed by the middle deck.
There will be accessible parking bays available throughout, as these are on the bottom deck which is unaffected.

Owing to uneven platforms passengers should take extra care at Urmston station.

At Walsden station, the following issues have been reported:
There is no lighting at the station.
Due to a fault with the lighting at this station, customers are requested to take extra care when moving about the station.

The ticket office will be closed :
From 17:45 on 21/05/2026 until 19:00 on 21/05/2026
From 18:00 on 22/05/2026 until 19:00 on 22/05/2026
From 05:30 on 23/05/2026 until 07:00 on 23/05/2026 at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Additional Information:
When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.

The ticket office will be closed :
From 14:57 on 18/05/2026 until the end of the day
From 14:57 on 19/05/2026 until the end of the day
From 14:57 on 21/05/2026 until the end of the day
From 14:57 on 23/05/2026 until the end of the day at Warrington West station.
Additional Information:
When the ticket office is closed, customers are advised to purchase their ticket from the ticket vending machines or from the Northern app prior to boarding the train. Customers wishing to pay using cash are advised to collect a 'Promise To Pay' voucher from the ticket vending machine main menu, and present this to the Conductor on the train who will be happy to issue the required tickets. If this is not available, please approach the Conductor on the train.

Planned engineering work will take place between Stalybridge and Mirfield from 00:15, Saturday 16 May 2026 to 23:59, Friday 22 May 2026.
Some services will be revised. Leeds Manchester Victoria (and beyond) via Dewsbury: Trains will run between Leeds and Halifax via Dewsbury, and between Todmorden and Manchester Victoria (and beyond).
Manchester Victoria (and beyond) Leeds via Dewsbury: Trains will run between Manchester Victoria (and beyond) and Todmorden, and between Halifax and Leeds via Dewsbury.
Train services are available between Halifax and Todmorden.
Leeds Manchester Victoria via Bradford Interchange: Trains will run to an amended timetable.
Additional Information:
Normal journey times are extended, please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).

Planned engineering work will take place between Stalybridge/Lockwood and Mirfield from 00:01, Saturday 23 May 2026 to 05:15, Tuesday 26 May 2026.
Some lines will be closed.
Some services will be revised.
Saturday 23 and Monday 25 May
Huddersfield Sheffield (and beyond): Trains will start from Lockwood or Penistone.
Sheffield (and beyond) Huddersfield: Trains will terminate at Penistone and Lockwood.
Buses will be provided between Huddersfield and Lockwood/Penistone (both ways).
Leeds Manchester Victoria (and beyond) via Dewsbury: Trains will run between Leeds and Halifax via Dewsbury, and between Todmorden and Manchester Victoria (and beyond).
Manchester Victoria (and beyond) Leeds via Dewsbury: Trains will run between Manchester Victoria (and beyond) and Todmorden, and between Halifax and Leeds via Dewsbury.
Train services are available between Halifax and Todmorden (both ways).
Leeds Manchester Victoria via Bradford Interchange (both ways): Trains will run to an amended timetable.
Sunday 24 May
Trains will run between Sheffield and Huddersfield as normally advertised (both ways).
Leeds Manchester Victoria (and beyond) via Dewsbury (both ways): Northern trains will not run.
Buses will be provided between Dewsbury / Huddersfield and Halifax (both ways).
Train services are available between Leeds and Dewsbury (both ways), operated by TransPennine Express.
Leeds Manchester Victoria via Bradford Interchange (both ways): Trains will run to an amended timetable.
Leeds York via Garforth local stopping services (both ways): Northern services will not run. Additional services will be provided by TransPennine Express to cover the route.
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times will be extended. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).