Northern services between Preston and Colne are cancelled today (Sunday, October 6) due to unavailability of train crew.

Cancellations mean some stations along the East Lancashire line will not be served at all today.

Stops at Colne, Nelson, Brierfield, Burnley Central, Burnley Barracks, Hapton, Huncoat, Church & Oswaldtwistle, Rishton, Mill Hill, Cherry Tree, Pleasington, Bamber Bridge, and Lostock Hall will not be served.

Northern also warned passengers to plan ahead as there could be short-notice cancellations on other routes.

A spokesperson for Northern said: “We encourage everyone to plan ahead and check journeys before travelling on Sunday 6 October, particularly if that journey involves the last trains of the day, which may be earlier than usual and may be cancelled at short notice.

“Our colleagues are working hard to keep journey planners up to date, but we advise to check closer to the time of travel.”

The company also warned of cancellations on these routes:

  • Manchester Piccadilly – Crewe
  • Manchester Victoria – Southport
  • Windermere – Oxenholme
  • Wigan – Preston

In addition, passengers should avoid travelling on routes between Manchester and Stalybridge, Chester, and Stoke-on-Trent.

Those with Northern tickets whose train is cancelled can claim a full refund – and those who are delayed may be entitled to compensation through the company’s ‘delay repay’ scheme, differing depending on the length of delay suffered.

Additionally, since September 22, a ticket acceptance agreement is in place for routes in the North West affected by Sunday cancellations.