Northern rail delays expected across North West due to slippery rails
Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 29 Oct, 08:44 · Archive
Northern train services face delays and cancellations across Lancashire and Greater Manchester due to slippery rail conditions caused by fallen leaves in wind and wet weather. The disruption is expected to continue until the end of the day.
Services between Blackburn and Rochdale via Bolton are among those impacted. Other affected routes include services between Manchester Piccadilly and Hazel Grove, Manchester Victoria and Leeds, and several in the North East. Passengers are advised to check their journeys before travelling.
A Northern spokesperson said: 'We advise checking before you travel today due to disruptions on our network.' The operator has lifted ticket restrictions in affected areas, including Advance and Peak fares. These will be reinstated once the disruption ends. Passengers can use their ticket on the next available Northern service to their destination. Those delayed by 15 minutes or more can claim delay repay, and passengers whose journey is disrupted entirely can get a refund.
How it is being reported
- Trains cancelled due to 'slippery rails' and signalling issues in West LancashireTrains are causing rush hour chaos this morningLancsLive · 29 Oct, 10:05
- LIVE - Lancashire rail passengers hit by cancellations after signalling problemsMajor disruption hits Merseyrail services after signalling faultLancashire Telegraph · 29 Oct, 09:35
- Northern issues travel disruption and slippery rails warning across Lancashire and ManchesterTrain services across Lancashire and Manchester could face disruption from today.Lancashire Post · 29 Oct, 08:24
- Northern rail delays and cancellations expected until end of day due to leavesNorthern train services face delays and cancellations across Lancashire and Greater Manchester due to slippery rails, with ticket restrictions liftedLancashire Telegraph · 28 Oct, 07:56
In this story: Northern · Lancashire · Greater Manchester · Blackburn · Rochdale · Bolton · Manchester Piccadilly · Manchester Victoria
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