Engineering work is taking place between Sandbach and Crewe, closing all lines overnight.

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday:

The 23:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will be replaced by a bus throughout.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday:

The 00:44 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will be replaced by a bus throughout.

Tuesday evening / Wednesday morning:

Both the 23:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe (Tuesday evening) and the 00:44 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly (Wednesday morning) services will not run. No alternative transport will operate.

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.