Train services were disrupted after passengers caused a disturbance on board a service between Bolton and Preston this afternoon (November 10).
The incident led to emergency services being called and delay warnings.
Northern confirmed that the British Transport Police (BTP) attended the scene and resolved the issue.
A spokesperson for Northern said: "Due to passengers causing a disturbance on a train between Bolton and Preston, some lines are blocked.
"Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed."
The disruption has affected a number of routes, with services between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North among those impacted. The incident was set to be resolved by 4pm but passengers have been urged to check trains before they travel.
Trains running through stations including Barrow-in-Furness, Roose, Dalton, Ulverston, Cark and Cartmel, Kents Bank, Grange-over-Sands, Arnside, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancaster, Preston, Chorley, Bolton, Deansgate, Manchester Oxford Road, Manchester Piccadilly, Gatley and Manchester Airport were all affected by the incident.
A spokesperson for Northern said: "Train services running through these stations are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled, delayed or revised.
"Services between Bolton and Preston will be returning to normal shortly, after being disrupted due to emergency services dealing with an incident.
"British Transport Police have attended and rectified the problem."
Passengers were advised to check their journeys before travelling, as some services remained subject to delays or changes.
Northern also confirmed that ticket restrictions in the affected areas were temporarily lifted to help passengers reach their destinations.
Replacement bus services have been put in place to support rail users during the disruption.
Buses operated by Bestway are running between Bolton and Leyland, calling at Lostock, Horwich Parkway, Blackrod, Adlington (Lancashire), Chorley, Buckshaw Parkway, and Leyland before reaching Preston.
Northern is directing customers to visit www.nationalrail.co.uk for real-time journey updates and further travel information.
Passengers delayed by 15 minutes or more have been advised to keep hold of their tickets and apply for compensation through Northern’s Delay Repay scheme at www.northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay.
The BTP has been approached for comment.
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