Engineering work is taking place between Wigan Wallgate and Walkden / Hindley, closing all lines.
Buses will replace trains between:
- Wigan Wallgate and Salford Crescent via Atherton.
- Wigan Wallgate and Bolton.
Services between Manchester Oxford Road and Southport, will run via an alternative route and will not call at Salford Crescent, Bolton, Westhoughton or Hindley.
A shuttle train service will run between Wigan Wallgate and Headbolt Lane.
Check before you travel:
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.