Trains cancelled between Lancaster and Barrow due to lightning strike
Trains between Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness are cancelled due to a lightning strike, said Northern Rail.
At 5.36am today (Wednesday) Northern Rail said that the lightning strike had caused a fault with the signalling system between Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster and all lines are disrupted.
A spokesman for Northern Rail said: “Train services running through these stations may be cancelled. Disruption is expected until 12pm.
“Network Rail staff are on site."
Train services are unable to run between Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster in both directions.
Services on the following routes may be affected by this disruption:
*Between Barrow-in-Furness and Manchester Airport in both directions.
What should I do?
You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.
You can also travel on TransPennine Express services at no extra cost between Lancaster and Manchester Piccadilly.
Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption please check your whole journey before travelling.
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.
Replacement transport:
Road transport is not currently required, however should this incident continue to affect train services then operators will be sourced.
For real time journey updates or to re-plan your journey please visit https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
If you've been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting https://help.northernrailway.co.uk/s/article/Delay-Repay