Trains stopped by points failure
Early commuters between Preston and Ormskirk were left frustrated this morning as train services were cancelled because of a points failure.
The line serves Croston, Rufford and Burscough Junction and links with Merseyrail trains into Liverpool at Ormskirk.
A tweet from trains operator Northern said: “Due to a points failure between Preston and Ormskirk all lines are blocked.”
Services were expected to be restored by 8.30am.