Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Victoria and Bolton, and between Salford Crescent and Walken, closing various lines.

Buses will replace trains between Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Victoria and Bolton / Wigan Wallgate.

• Trains between Manchester Airport and Preston (and beyond) will be diverted and will not call at stations via Chorley / Bolton
• Trains between Manchester Victoria and Clitheroe will run between Bolton an Clitheroe
• Trains between Leeds and Wigan Wallgate will run between Leeds and Manchester Victoria
• Trains between Stalybrige and Wigan Wallgate / Southport / Headbolt Lane will have an amended service running between Stalybridge and Manchester Victoria, between Wigan Wallgate and Headbolt Lane, and between Bolton and Southport

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.