Overview

• Northern said disruption will last until the end of Thursday as Network Rail continues repairs between Wigan North Western and Preston.
• British Transport Police are investigating reports of cable theft first received at 11.20pm on 19 August, with inquiries ongoing.
• Network Rail found signalling cables cut in several locations, including at Bamfurlong near Wigan, necessitating repairs and safety testing.
• Northern, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast have cancelled, diverted or shortened services, with some trains starting or terminating at Preston.
• Replacement buses and cross-operator ticket acceptance are in place, and separate speed restrictions and inspections have added delays across the region.