Train derailment causes cancellations between Wigan and Bolton
Rail services Wigan and Bolton have been majorly disrupted this morning (Tuesday) after a train was derailed.
The engineering train came off the track near Westhoughton railway station at around 6am
Disruption is expected to last until at least 10am.
As a result, trains between Wigan and Bolton have either been cancelled or are being diverted through Atherton.
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Routes are affected between: Buxton/Huddersfield and Wigan Wallgate/Kirkby, between Manchester Victoria/Buxton and Wigan North Western and between Southport and Manchester Airport.