Engineering work is taking place in the Wigan area, closing all lines before 13:30.

Buses will replace trains between:

• St Helens Central and Wigan Northwestern / Preston.
• Southport and Wigan Wallgate.
• Headbolt Lane and Wigan Wallgate.
• Wigan Wallgate and Salford Crescent via Atherton.
• Bolton and Preston.
• Wigan Wallgate and Bolton.

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.