Chaos at Wigan North Western station as train derails – forcing cancellations on busy line & leaving passengers stranded

All stations between Wigan North Western and St Helens Central will not be served.

Northern ticket holders travelling from Wigan North Western towards Liverpool Lime Street are advised to travel on Northern services from Wigan Wallgate to either Headbolt Lane or Southport and board Merseyrail services to Liverpool Lime Street.

Northern ticket holders travelling from Blackpool North towards Liverpool Lime Street are advised to travel on Northern services to Preston.

Change for alternative services towards Ormskirk where onward connections with Merseyrail services are available to Liverpool Lime Street.

All ticket restrictions have been lifted during this disruption to allow customers to complete their journey.

Replacement road transport has been requested to operate between Wigan North Western - St Helens Central in both directions.

Further information will be posted once operators have been sourced and departure times confirmed.