Lines reopened: disruption between Wigan North Western and St Helens Central expected until 18:00 

Route(s) affected

between Wigan North Western and St Helens Central

Description

All lines have reopened following overhead electric wire problems between Wigan North Western and St Helens Central. Trains between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 18:00.

TransPennine Express customer advice:

To help you complete your journey, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following in both directions:

• TransPennine Express or Northern services between Preston and Manchester Piccadilly

• TransPennine Express or East Midlands Railway services between Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street

Rail replacement transport has been requested to run from Wigan North Western, calling at:

• St Helens Central

• Liverpool Lime Street

Rail replacement transport has been requested to run from Liverpool Lime Street at 16:12, calling at:

• St Helens Central

• Wigan North Western

• Preston

At Preston, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the next available TransPennine Express service towards Glasgow Central.

Please see a member of staff or station information boards for details of pick up points.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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 set-down 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.