The warning got here from Northern Rail this night (October 24) and stated that the railway between Preston and Blackpool North had been blocked by flooding.
The operator warned that providers working to and from stations alongside the affected route could also be cancelled or delayed.
It comes as extreme climate causes disruption throughout Lancashire and Better Manchester, with Storm Boelo bringing heavy rain and powerful winds.
Northern can also be warning passengers of disruption elsewhere on its community due to the extreme climate.
Routes affected embody Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, Rochdale-Manchester-Blackburn-Clitheroe-Ribblehead and Manchester-Bolton-Wigan-Southport, with disruption linked to the forecast climate anticipated till the tip of Sunday, October 25.
The railway flooding comes after issues on the roads, with Blackburn Street at Ewood Bridge flooding on the bridge over the River Irwell following heavy rain all through the day, as reported by the Lancashire Telegraph and Bolton Information.
The Met Workplace has issued climate warnings as Storm Boelo strikes throughout the nation, bringing a “very windy and moist spell” and the potential for journey disruption.
⚠️As a result of heavy rain flooding the railway between Preston and Blackpool North the road is blocked 🚆Providers working to and from these stations could also be cancelled or delayed #NorthernUpdates
— NORTHERN 🚆 (@northernassist) October 24, 2026
A yellow warning for rain masking Better Manchester stated between 25mm and 30mm of rain was anticipated broadly, whereas some upland areas might obtain between 50mm and 60mm.
Forecasters warned the heavy rainfall might result in floor water flooding in locations.
The Surroundings Company’s nationwide flood forecast additionally stated native floor water flooding was possible in components of northern England on Saturday, whereas river flooding was doable in some areas.
Sturdy winds are anticipated to stay a priority into Sunday as Storm Boelo continues to have an effect on the area, earlier than situations steadily start to ease.