improved to 2 trains per hour. On the East Lancashire Line, Monday to Saturdays there is an hourly service all stops to to the west and Colne to the east. Two-hourly on Sundays, with through running to . On the Caldervale Line, Monday to Saturdays there is an hourly Express service to westbound and to Bradford Interchange, and eastbound. This also runs on Sundays, albeit with a later start time. From November 2017 until May 2019, weekday trains terminated at Preston rather than running through to Blackpool North because of engineering work associated with route electrification on the Fylde line. From 17 May 2015, direct services to Manchester Victoria through Accrington and Burnley were introduced with the reopening of the Todmorden Curve - these run on an hourly frequency (including Sundays) and serve most local stations south of Todmorden. In the May 2019 timetable, these trains continue beyond Manchester to via Wigan Wallgate. Platforms in use The station has 4 platforms, the main platform (Platforms 1,2 & 3) includes a ticket office, waiting room, toilets and outdoor seating. The separate Platform 4 has a heated waiting room and outdoor seating. All three through platforms are bi-directional meaning any service can use any platform, however, most trains are booked on the following platforms: The ticket office is staffed throughout the week (06:40-18:00 Mondays to Thursdays, 06:40-19:00 Fridays and Saturdays, 09:10-16:40 Sundays). A self-service ticket machine is available for use when the booking office is closed and for collecting pre-paid/advance purchase tickets. There is also a Station Kiosk on the concourse at the front of the station where rail users can purchase refreshments. See also Listed buildings in Blackburn References External links Blackburn Railway Station Glazed Platform Canopy Grade II listed buildings in Lancashire Grade II listed railway stations Railway stations in Blackburn with Darwen DfT Category C1 stations Buildings and structures in Blackburn Northern franchise railway stations Former Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway stations Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1846 1846 establishments in England