Train delays due to heavy rain flooding between Manchester Victoria and Hebden Bridge
Passengers are facing delays along the Calder Valley train line this afternoon (Thursday)
Due to heavy rain flooding the railway between Manchester Victoria and Hebden Bridge some lines are blocked.
Train services running through these stations will be cancelled or delayed.
Network Rail engineers are expected on site at 2.30pm and disruption is expected until 4pm.
The following routes are being disrupted:
- Wigan Wallgate / Manchester Victoria to Leeds
- Headbolt Lane / Manchester Victoria to Blackburn via Todmorden
Passengers are advised that tickets can be used at no extra cost on Transpennine Express services via Huddersfield.
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.