Preston railway station this morning has been evacuated as a result of the fire alarm sounding.

Trains are currently unable to run through the station while this is being investigated.

Trains are expected to be delayed by up to 90 minutes or cancelled.

Disruption is expected until 12:30 on 10th March 2020.

This disruption is effecting Avanti West Coast services between Glasgow Central / Edinburgh and London Euston, TransPennine Express services between Manchester Airport and Scotland, and Northern Trains Limited services between Preston and Blackpool South, Blackpool North and York, Preston and Colne, Manchester Airport and Barrow in Furness and others on the network.

Where possible, Avanti West Coast train services will terminate at Lancaster and will be restarted from Wigan North Western.

Road Transport has been confirmed as follows:

• 09:40 Kirkham and Wesham to Preston operated by Coastal Coaches.
• 10:35 Blackpool South to Preston operated by Coastal Coaches
• 10:30 Wigan North Western to Preston operated by Tyrers
• 10:35 Bolton to Preston operated by Tyrers
• 10:20 Blackburn to Preston operated by Sline

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is made available.

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