Weather flooding: Northern Rail gives update on Todmorden to Manchester Victoria service as station floods

Footage shows Walsden Station in Todmorden completely flooded after a rapid snow melt and heavy rain in the area yesterday (November 23).

In a clip posted to X by Bill Cook, flood waters can be seen gushing down the tracks.

When asked about the likelihood of trains running from Todmorden to Manchester Victoria, Northern Rail said: “We hope to have this line back tomorrow but this is not yet confirmed.” In an updated response this morning (November 24), Northern Rail confirmed trains from Todmorden to Manchester Victoria are booked to run today.

Service updates can be found on Northern Rail’s website here.

Flood sirens sounded in Hebden Bridge yesterday.

Calder Valley MP Josh Fenton-Glynn posted that Market Street in the centre of Hebden Bridge was starting to flood, and that the road was also flooded at Callis Bridge, between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden.

"Please, if you can, stay at home,” he said at around 4.30pm.