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Trains between Bolton and Manchester may be cancelled, revised, diverted or delayed by up to 30 minutes

Trains between Bolton and Manchester may be cancelled, revised, diverted or delayed by up to 30 minutes, from about 17:50. Trains at Bolton were cancelled or cut short until the first train got through at 19:09.

What Happened

  1. First cancellation from Bolton.
  2. Trains between Bolton and Manchester may be cancelled, revised, diverted or delayed by up to 30 minutes.
  3. First train through reached Bolton.

“Trains between Bolton and Manchester may be cancelled, revised, diverted or delayed by up to 30 minutes.”

Source: National Rail

Trains Affected

BookedTrainWhat Happened
17:25BoltonCancelled
18:06BoltonCancelled
18:25Bolton19 min late, arrived 18:44
18:49BoltonCancelled
18:53Bolton18 min late, arrived 19:11
18:58BoltonCancelled
19:22BoltonCancelled
19:25Bolton17 min late, arrived 19:42

Can I Claim?

Yes, if you arrived 15+ minutes late. Northern pays 25% of your single fare for 15 to 29 minutes, 50% for 30 to 59, and 100% for 60 or more. It counts even if you went another way or waited for a later train: the delay is measured against the train you meant to catch. You have 28 days.

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Questions

What happened to Bolton trains on Tuesday 3 November 2026?

Trains between Bolton and Manchester may be cancelled, revised, diverted or delayed by up to 30 minutes, from about 17:50. Trains at Bolton were cancelled or cut short until the first train got through at 19:09.

How much Delay Repay can I get?

Northern pays 25% of your single fare for 15 to 29 minutes, 50% for 30 to 59, and 100% for 60 or more. Railhop finds your train and works out the amount for your ticket.

When is the last day to claim?

You have 28 days from the day you travelled, so claim by Tuesday 1 December 2026.

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