Northern warns that services will be “cancelled or revised” after the train derailment

A train derailment blocked the lines causing disruption to some services.

The incident was reported at Wigan North Western station.

As a result, trains passing through Wigan North Western and St Helens Central will be canceled or revised.

Tarins will not stop at stations between these two points.

A Northern spokesman said: “Due to a train derailment at Wigan North Western, some lines are blocked.

“Rail services running through this station will be canceled or revised.

“All stations between Wigan North Western and St Helens Central will not be served.”

Customers are urged to check the journey on Northern’s website to see if it is still going ahead.

Northern ticket holders traveling from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street are advised to travel on Northern services from Wigan Wallgate to Headbolt Lane or Southport and board MerseyRail services to Liverpool Lime Street.

Northern ticket holders traveling from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street are advised to travel on Northern services to Preston and change for alternative services to Ormskirk, where onward connections are available with MerseyRail services to Liverpool Lime Street.

More information at https://www.journeycheck.com/northern/