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All lines have reopened following a fault on a train in the Darwen area. As service recovers, trains running between Blackburn and Bolton may be delayed by up to 50 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are now able to run between Blackburn and Bolton (in both directions).

Services between Clitheroe and Rochdale are returning to normal in both directions but some services may still be delayed or cancelled.

Northern services between Blackburn and Headbolt Lane via Todmorden are not affected.

What should I do

You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available. Please check your whole journey before travelling.

You can also travel on the following Bee Network bus services at no extra cost: V1, V2, 8, 35, 36, 37, 38, 50, 51, 132, 516, 575, 576, 607, 608, 609, 615

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.

Replacement transport:

Road transport will be operated by S Line, RSZ, Premier and Bestway as follows:

• From Bolton to Clitheroe, calling at Hall I'th Wood, Bromley Cross, Darwen, Blackburn, Ramsgreave & Wilpshire, Langho, Whalley and Clitheroe at 21:00
• From Clitheroe to Bolton, calling at Whalley, Langho, Ramsgreave & Wilpshire, Blackburn, Darwen, Bromley Cross, Hall I'th Wood and Bolton at 21:15
• From Blackburn to Rochdale, calling at Darwen, Bromley Cross, Hall I'th Wood, Bolton, Salford Crescent, Salford Central, Manchester Victoria, Moston, Mills Hill, Castleton and Rochdale at 21:30 and 22:00
• From Manchester Victoria to Blackburn then set down customers as required to Clitheroe. Calling at Salford Central, Salford Crescent, Bolton, Hall I'th Wood, Bromley Cross, Darwen and Blackburn at 21:50 and 22:30

Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.

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.