Rail lines closed and trains cancelled after emergency services 'incident'

Northern have warned commuters

All train lines are closed between Bolton and Preston railway stations as emergency services deal with an incident. Northern said train services running through the stations would be cancelled or delayed by 60 minutes

Emergency services are said to be 'dealing with an incident' in the Lostock area of Bolton this afternoon - Thursday. A number of trains have already been cancelled.The nature of the emergency hasn't yet been revealed. The Manchester Evening News has contacted British Transport Police for further comment.

TransPennine Express trains between Manchester Airport and Carlisle, Glasgow Central and Edinburgh are also expected to be affected. National Rail said: "The emergency services are dealing with an incident between Bolton and Preston. To allow them to safely carry out their work, all lines are closed.

"All stations between Preston and Salford Crescent will not be served. You may use your ticket on Metrolink services to or from Manchester Airport, and Manchester city centre at no extra cost.

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