Commuter misery as all lines blocked on Preston railway due to incident
All lines are currently blocked at a railway in Lancashire due to an incident.
A trespass incident on the railway at Preston means all lines are blocked.
Trains running through this station may be cancelled, delayed by up 30 minutes or revised.
Services affected include:
Preston to Colne.
Preston to Ormskirk.
Preston to Blackpool South.
Blackpool North to York.
Blackpool North to Manchester Airport.
Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street.
It is a criminal offence to trespass on railway lines in the UK, often resulting in a maximum fine of £1,000. Trespassers, including anyone aged 10 and over, can be taken to court, fined, and may receive a criminal record. It is illegal to step on tracks, surrounding land, or areas not open to the public.
Major disruption is expected until 3pm.
British Transport Police have been approached for comment.