There was significant disruption on the rail network on Wednesday morning due to damage to the overhead wires.
The wires were damaged between Bolton and Lostock stations which means that trains between Bolton and Preston are unable to run.
This affects trains travelling on to Blackpool North and Barrow -in-Furness as well as Southport and Clitheroe.
Major disruption is expected until the end of the day.
A spokesperson for National Rail said: “Damage to the overhead wires between Bolton and Lostock means that all lines are blocked between these stations. Trains are unable to run between Bolton and Preston until the damage has been repaired.
“Trains scheduled to run between these stations will divert via an alternative route, resulting in delays of up to 30 minutes. Some services may also be cancelled or revised to reduce congestion whilst trains are diverting.
“Major disruption is expected until the end of the day.”
Avanti West Coast and Transpennine Express trains that travel instead via Wigan North Western are not seeing the same level of disruption. You can travel on those routes at no extra cost.
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