Trains halted near Leyland as police deal with serious incident
Trains halted near Leyland as police deal with incident

Train services are at a stand near Leyland in Lancashire on Monday morning as police respond to an ongoing incident. Emergency services are at the scene, affecting Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and Northern services.

Lines closed between Preston and Wigan

Avanti West Coast trains between Preston and Wigan North Western are said to be at a stand, as are TransPennine Express and Northern services between Preston and Bolton, and between Preston and Wigan North Western. Rail replacement coaches are running.

Northern said: "There is disruption between Preston and Bolton due to the emergency services dealing with an incident. Train services running through these stations will be cancelled."

Delays of up to 60 minutes expected

National Rail said: "The emergency services are currently dealing with an incident between Preston and Wigan North Western/Bolton. So that they can safely carry out their work, all lines are closed."

Trains running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised. Major disruption is expected until 09:30.