Engineering work is taking place overnight between Edge Hill and Liverpool Lime Street, between Manchester Victoria and Patricroft, and also between Edge Hill and Rainhill / Wigan. As a result, some lines will be closed. The following service amendmends will be in place:
Monday - Thursday
- The 22:43 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A rail replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
- The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport will start from Manchester Oxford Road. A rail replacement bus will run from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road
- The 23:15 Liverpool Lime Street to Preston service will not run. Instead, a rail replacement bus will run between these stations
- The 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will not run. Instead, a rail replacement bus will run between these stations
Tuesday - Friday
- The 05:30 Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Wigan North Western, and will run as normal from Newton-le-Willows. If you are travelling between Manchester Victoria and Wigan North Western, you should use the next available service
- The 05:35 Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street service will not run. If you are travelling between these stations, you should use the next available service
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.