Rail passengers warned of train cancellations and delays of up to 50 minutes after points failure

Train passengers have been told to expect rail disruption after a points failure between Bolton and Blackburn.

Lines have now reopened following the issues between the two stations. However, some trains may still be cancelled or delayed.

In a post on X, National Rail said that trains may be delayed by up to 50 minutes. The disruption is expected to last until 6.30pm.

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The post said: "Lines have reopened following a points failure between Blackburn and Bolton. As service recovers, trains running between these stations may still be cancelled or delayed by up to 50 minutes. Disruption is expected until 18:30."

Passengers are advised to check their journey before travelling. Some passengers may be entitled to compensation for any delays.

The National Rail website says: "You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim."