Engineering work is taking place between Salford Central and Walkden / Bolton, closing some lines.
Northern:
As a result of this, the following services will be amended:
Trains between:
Manchester Oxford Road / Manchester Airport - Blackpool North: Trains will be diverted to run via an alternative route, and will not call stations via Chorley and Bolton. An hourly train service will be provided between Bolton and Preston / Blackpool North.
Leeds - Wigan Wallgate: Trains will be diverted via an alternative route between Manchester Victoria and Wigan Wallgate, and will be extended to start / terminate at Southport.
Clitheroe and Manchester Victoria: Trains will start / terminate at Bolton.
Stalybridge â Wigan / Southport / Headbolt Lane: Shuttle train services will be provided between:
- Stalybridge and Manchester Victoria
- Wigan Wallgate and Headbolt Lane
- Bolton and Southport
Rail replacement buses will run on the following routes:
- Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton
- Manchester Victoria and Bolton calling at all intermediate stations
- Manchester and Wigan Wallgate via Atherton
TransPennine Express:
Trains services between Manchester stations and Scotland will be diverted and will not call at Bolton.
If you are travelling to / from Bolton, you should use other Train Operators services.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.