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Trains cancelled due to incident between Wigan and Salford
Northern have issued a warning to passengers, saying that all lines are blocked between Wigan Wallgate and Salford Crescent.
Services between these two stations via Atherton are blocked in both directions.
Disruptions are expected to last until 9pm, according to the latest updated from Northern.
The Headbolt Lane to Blackburn and Wigan Wallgate to Leeds services are affected.
Services between Southport and Manchester Oxford Road and Southport and Stalybridge are able to call at all stations via Westhoughton, however may be subject to short notice cancellations and delays.
⚠️Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident near the railway between Wigan Wallgate and Salford Crescent some lines are blocked.
🚆Train services running through these stations will be cancelled.#NorthernUpdateshttps://t.co/lZlsirpL6B
— NORTHERN 🚆 (@northernassist) March 20, 2026
Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
The following rail replacement services are in place:
From Wigan Wallgate calling at all stations to Manchester Victoria via Atherton at 20:00
From Salford Crescent calling at all stations to Wigan Wallgate via Atherton at 20:00
The emergency services have been contacted for comment.
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