Train passengers are being warned to check before travelling in the North West due to widespread disruptions caused by crew shortages and Storm Ashley. Northern has warned that short notice cancellations are expected today. READ MORE: Nearly half of Bolton Station's Sunday trains cancelled The train operator has confirmed that their trains will not be running on the following routes: Manchester Piccadilly - Stoke-on-Trent Manchester Victoria - Chester via Warrington Bank Quay Manchester Victoria - Stalybridge via Bolton Blackpool South - Colne Rail replacement Buses replace trains - Blackpool South - Preston Buses replace trains - Huyton - Preston A spokesman for Northern said: "We advise customers to check their journey before travelling in the North West - Sunday 20 October "Crew shortages and Storm Ashley will affect travel.
"Short notice cancellations are expected in the North West on Sunday 20 October 2024 – please check before travelling. "We encourage everyone to plan ahead and check journeys before travelling, particularly last trains of the day which may be earlier than usual and may be cancelled at short notice. "If you do travel, please leave yourself plenty of time to do so and don't rely on last services.
"Trains currently showing may not run, our control teams are working to update the train plan but you should check closer to the time of travel." Ticket acceptance has been arranged as below: Transpennine Express; Liverpool - Manchester Liverpool - Preston Man.