COMMUTERS can expect rail disruption tomorrow (Sunday) after Northern released details of works across part of its network.

Northern will operate one train every two hours between Blackpool South and Colne, supported by rail replacement buses will be provided for those trains facing cancellations.

It comes after some train crew having made themselves unavailable to work, Northern will be running an amended timetable on some routes in the north west of England.

A spokesman for Northern, said: “Unfortunately we have so far had to cancel around 80 services across our network and it is likely more will be cancelled as we continue to plan our services.

“Routes which will see cancellations have been chosen carefully to make best use of resources and to minimise the impact on customers. On each route customers will either have other rail options via Northern and other operators or will have the provision of rail replacement transport.

“The areas most affected are in Liverpool, Lancashire and Greater Manchester and we would like to apologise to customers whose plans and journeys will be disrupted."

There will be other services in North West affected including Liverpool to Manchester Airport where there will be full cancellation of 30 services and also the Wigan North Western to Liverpool.

The spokesman added: “We advise anyone planning on travelling tomorrow to plan carefully, check for cancellations and visit the Northern website or National Rail Enquiries for the most up-to-date information.”

Anyone whose journey is delayed by 30 minutes or more can apply for compensation via Delay Repay. Details of the scheme and how to apply can be found on the Northern website.