Calder Valley Disruption 20/8

[Calderdale Ian]

More disruption today 20 August on the Calder Valley , no trains between Rochdale and Todmorden in both directions since about 1000 . Northern turning some trains from Leeds back at Hebden Bridge. Does anyone know what the issue is please ?

 

[Whisky Papa]

Track fault between Rochdale and Todmorden, now resolved. I had just looked at RTT for Todmorden to see what effect the signalling problems in Warrington and Wigan were having, only to find it even worse than than expected due to this:

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disruptions/todmorden-20250820/

Service alteration details​

Incident reported: Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 10:39

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Last updated​

Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 12:18

Train operators affected​

• Northern

Route(s) affected​

Between Blackburn and Headbolt Lane, between Manchester Victoria and Leeds, and also between Blackpool North and York

Description​

All lines have reopened following a safety inspection of the track between Rochdale and Todmorden. Trains between these stations may still be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 13:00.