Service disruption
Lines reopened: disruption between Preston and Bolton expected until 15:00
From 19 Oct 2026, 22:23 · End time not supplied
Source updated 20 Oct 2026, 09:33
Northern between Millom / Barrow-in-Furness / Windermere / Blackpool North and Manchester Airport TransPennine Express between Edinburgh / Glasgow Central and Manchester Airport
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All lines have now reopened following an earlier failure of the electricity supply in the Preston area. Trains between Preston and Bolton may continue to be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 45 minutes. Disruption is expected until 15:00. A visual disruption map video is available. Northern customer advice: 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. Trains can not call at Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Adlington Lancashire, Blackrod, Horwich Parkway and Lostock. Northern services between Blackpool North and Liverpool Lime Street are not affected. What should I do? You can travel on the following services at no extra cost: Avanti West Coast between Preston and Wigan North Western. Customers may connect at Wigan for services to Manchester stations Bee Network bus services on the following buses: 8, 35, 36, 37, 38, 50, 51, 132, V1, V2471, 480, 516, 507, 521, 524, 525, 527, 533, 534, 537, 541, 575, 576, 601, 602, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 615, 632, 635, 640, 641 TransPennine Express between Preston and Manchester Airport Please note that other train operators may also be affected by this disruption – please check your whole journey before travelling. Replacement transport: Road transport will be operated by Bestway / Ocean Travel / Sonic Travel as follows: From Preston to Bolton, calling at Leyland, Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Adlington, Blackrod, Horwich Parkway, Lostock and Bolton, at 06:00,07:00 and every 30 minutes until 11:00 From Bolton to Preston, calling at Lostock, Horwich Parkway, Blackrod, Adlington, Chorley, Buckshaw Parkway, Leyland and Preston, at 06:30 and every 30 minutes until 11:00 Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport. Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport. TransPennine Express customer advice: You may use your ticket on the following services at no extra cost: Avanti West Coast between Edinburgh / Glasgow and Preston Bee Network routes: 8 between Bolton and Shudehill Interchange 37 between Bolton and Piccadilly Gardens Customers travelling between Preston and Bolton can travel on Northern replacement bus services in both directions Northern services between Preston and Manchester Airport in both directions Customers travelling between Preston and Bolton can travel on Northern rail replacement bus services at no extra cost. Ticket flexibility: If your train is cancelled, you will be able to travel on an alternative service operated by any other participating train company , either two hours before or two hours after the original departure time of the cancelled service, in order to reach your destination. If you decide not to travel or cannot complete your journey due to cancellations, you are entitled to a full refund from your original point of sale. For further information and guidance please contact your train company or speak to a member of railway staff. Check before you travel: You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner . 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 drop-off 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. Compensation: You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
From 19 Oct 2026, 22:23 · End time not supplied · Source changed 20 Oct 2026, 09:33
Operators: Northern, TransPennine Express
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