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02/02/2025

Engineering work is taking place between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly, closing all lines via Eccles.

Northern:

Leeds - Chester:

Trains that normally run between Leeds and Chester will run between Leeds and Manchester Victoria only.

Rail replacement buses will operate between Manchester Victoria and Chester.

Manchester Airport / Wilmslow and Liverpool Lime Street:

Trains that normally run between Manchester Airport / Wilmslow and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Newton-le-Willows and Liverpool Lime Street only.

Rail replacement buses will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Newton-le-Willows.

Trains will still run between Manchester Airport / Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly.

Additional service amendments:

  • The 09:12 Preston to Manchester Airport service will be diverted via Bolton. Alternative services are available between Preston and Leyland / Wigan
  • The 21:13 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate service will terminate at Manchester Victoria
  • The 22:36 Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate bus service will instead depart at 22:46, to provide journey options to Wigan via Atherton

TransPennine Express:

Buses will replace trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria.

Transport for Wales:

Replacement buses will run between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly.

For travel between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, you should use alternative train services. Replacement buses will not call at Manchester Oxford Road, for this station you should use alternative services and travel via Manchester Piccadilly.

The last replacement bus from Warrington Bank Quay, at 23:20, will be extended to run to Manchester Airport.

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.

Affected operators
Northern, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales
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Last updated: 15/11/24 - 11:30