Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 February, closing all lines.
The following changes to the train service will apply:
CrossCountry:
CrossCountry services will divert via Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford and will not call at Wilmslow or Crewe.
Rail replacement buses will run between Manchester Piccadilly / Stockport / Wilmslow and Crewe.
Northern:
It is not yet know how Northern will be affected by these engineering works.
Transport for Wales:
It is not yet know how Transport for Wales will be affected by these engineering works.
Virgin Trains:
It is not yet know how Virgin Trains will be affected by these engineering works.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages
Bicycles:
Non folding bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time. Folding bicycles are allowed if fully folded. For more information, please see here.
Project Information:
You can read more about engineering work and why it is necessary.