Engineering work is taking place between Daisy Hill and Wigan, and between Bolton and Hindley, closing some lines.
The following amendments will be in operation:
Trains between Southport and Manchester Oxford Road will not run.
Southport to Stalybridge: Trains will run between Salford Crescent and Stalybridge.
Stalybridge to Southport: Trains will run between Stalybridge and Bolton.
Trains between Wigan Wallgate and Leeds: Trains will start / terminate at Wigan North Western, and will run via an alternative route between Wigan and Manchester Victoria.
Headbolt Lane to Blackburn: Trains will run between Healdbolt Lane and Wigan Wallgate, and between Bolton and Blackburn.
Blackburn to Headbolt Lane: Trains will run between Blackburn and Salford Crescent, and between Wigan Wallgate and Headbolt Lane.
Buses will be provided between:
- Wigan Wallgate and Salford Crescent via Atherton.
- Wigan Wallgate and Bolton.
- Wigan Wallgate 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 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.