Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Victoria / Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton, closing all lines
Northern:
Blackpool North â Manchester Airport: Trains will run to an amended timetable, and will be diverted by an alternative route, not calling at stations via Chorley / Bolton. An hourly train service will be provided between Blackpool North / Preston and Bolton.
Leeds â Wigan Wallgate: Trains will be diverted by an alternative route between Manchester Victoria and Wigan Wallgate, and will be extended to run to / from Southport.
Wigan Wallgate â Leeds: Trains will be amended to start / terminate at Southport, and will be diverted by an alternative route between Wigan Wallgate and Manchester Victoria.
Manchester Victoria â Clitheroe: Trains will run between Bolton and Clitheroe only.
Stalybridge â Wigan / Southport / Headbolt Lane: Shuttle train services will run between:
- Stalybridge and Manchester Victoria
- Wigan Wallgate and Headbolt Lane
- Bolton and Southport
Buses will be provided between:
- Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton
- Manchester Victoria and Bolton (calling at all intermediate stations)
- Manchester Victoria and Wigan Wallgate via Atherton
TransPennine Express:
Trains that usually run via Bolton will be diverted, and will not run via or call at Bolton.
For Bolton, you should use other train 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.