Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Victoria / Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton, closing all lines

Northern:

Blackpool North – 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 – 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 – 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 – Clitheroe: Trains will run between Bolton and Clitheroe only.

Stalybridge – 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.