Lancashire trains may be cancelled or delayed today (November 9), Northern has confirmed.
According to the Northern website, this is due to damaged and stolen railway equipment.
Train services between Preston and Wigan North Western have been cancelled or delayed.
The disruption affected multiple routes across the North West, with all lines blocked and services unable to run in either direction between the two stations.
A spokesperson for Northern said: "Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Preston and Wigan North Western all lines are blocked.
"You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.
"You can also travel on MerseyRail services at no extra cost between the following routes: Liverpool and Southport, Liverpool and Ormskirk.
"For connecting services for your onward journey to Preston/Wigan.
"Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption; please check your whole journey before travelling."
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The damage led to delays and cancellations on services running through Leyland, Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly, Bolton, Chorley, Lancaster, and Barrow-in-Furness.
Other affected stations included Liverpool Lime Street, Huyton, St Helens Central, Euxton Balshaw Lane, Poulton-le-Fylde, and Blackpool North.
Network Rail engineers have been dispatched to the scene to carry out repairs.
Northern has advised passengers to check their journeys before travelling.
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