Engineering work is taking place from 21:30 on Saturday and all day Sunday between Preston and Carstairs, closing various lines.

Avanti West Coast:

From approximately 21:30 on Saturday evening until the end of service on Sunday, buses will replace Avanti West Coast trains between Preston and Blackpool North / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh.

ScotRail:

It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back at a later date for more information.

TransPennine Express:

An amended TransPennine Express service will run between Manchester Airport and Preston only. No trains will run between Preston and Glasgow Central.

Replacement buses will run between Preston and Carlisle, and between Carlisle and Edinburgh.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express, you can use the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

If you are travelling with ScotRail, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

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.