Lines reopened between St Helens Central and Wigan North Western: disruption expected until 21:30
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Last updated
30 Sep 2024 at 21:03
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Northern between Liverpool Lime Street and Wigan North Western / Blackpool North
TransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and Oxenholme Lake District / Glasgow Central
Description
Following flooding between St Helens Central and Wigan North Western, all lines have now reopened between these stations. Whilst services return to normal, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 35 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 21:30.
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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.