Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Victoria / Deansgate and Newton-le-Willows, closing various lines.

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

Trains between Wilmslow / Manchester Airport and Liverpool Lime Street will run a reduced service between Newton-le-Willows and Liverpool Lime Street only.

Replacement bus services will run between:

• Manchester Victoria and Chester
• Manchester Piccadilly and Newton-le-Willows

You should use alternate train services between Wilmslow / Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly.

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.