Emergency services incident blocks rail lines between Preston and Wigan

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 08:44 · Archive

An emergency services incident has blocked all rail lines between Preston and Wigan North Western. Avanti West Coast said emergency services are dealing with the incident, leaving trains through the affected section unable to run normally.

Disruption is expected to affect services between Carlisle and destinations south, including Preston, Birmingham and London. Services may be cancelled or delayed on one of the main rail routes linking Cumbria with the rest of the country.

Avanti tickets are being accepted without extra charge on alternative services until further notice, in both directions. These include Northern trains between Preston and Carlisle, and routes through Leeds and Newcastle.

Passengers with cancelled trains can use their existing tickets on alternative services up to two hours before or after the booked journey. Anyone choosing not to travel because of the disruption can apply for a fee-free refund through the ticket retailer.

Passengers who complete their journey and arrive at least 15 minutes late may be eligible for Delay Repay compensation from the train company used. Travellers are being advised to check before setting off.

How it is being reported

• Emergency services incident causes major rail disruption for CumbriaCumbria rail passengers face cancellations and delays after incident blocked lines between Preston and Wigan, affecting Avanti services to Carlisle and London.News & Star · 12 Oct, 08:31
• Emergency services incident causes major rail disruption for CumbriaCumbria rail passengers face cancellations and delays after incident blocked lines between Preston and Wigan, affecting Avanti services to Carlisle and London.NW Evening Mail · 12 Oct, 08:31
• Emergency services incident causes major rail disruption for CumbriaCumbria rail passengers face cancellations and delays after incident blocked lines between Preston and Wigan, affecting Avanti services to Carlisle and London.Westmorland Gazette · 12 Oct, 08:31
• Emergency services incident causes major rail disruption for CumbriaCumbria rail passengers face cancellations and delays after incident blocked lines between Preston and Wigan, affecting Avanti services to Carlisle and London.Whitehaven News · 12 Oct, 08:31

In this story: Cumbria · Preston · Wigan North Western · Carlisle · Avanti West Coast · Northern · London · Birmingham

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