Signalling system fault causes rail disruption between Salford and Wigan
Rail commuters travelling through Wigan have been warned of a disruption today (Monday, March 9) on the back of a signalling system fault blocking the lines between Salford Crescent train station and Wigan Wallgate.
The problem is affecting services run by Northern Railway, with trains on several routes cancelled, diverted, or delayed by up to 15 minutes, or diverted.
Routes impacted include services between Blackburn and Rainford or Southport, Manchester Victoria and Wigan North Western, and trains running between Leeds, Rochdale and Wigan Wallgate.
Those travelling from Wigan Wallgate to stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent are advised to travel via Bolton and change at Salford Crescent for connecting services. They will not call at stations between Hindley and Salford Crescent via Atherton, however, services travelling toward Wigan may still stop at all stations between Salford Crescent and Hindley. Delays and short-notice cancellations remain possible throughout the day.
National Rail is currently working at the scene to resolve the issue, and the disruption is expected to last until the end of the day.
Ticket restrictions on Northern services have temporarily been lifted during the disruption, and passengers are advised to check their journeys before travelling.
Passengers can also travel on several Bee Network routes between Manchester stations and Wigan Wallgate at no extra cost.
Visit the National Rail website for further details.