Engineering work is taking place between Bolton and Hindley and also between Daisy Hill and Wigan, closing all lines.
Saturday:
Trains between Southport and Stalybridge will start / terminate at Bolton.
Trains between Southport and Manchester Oxford Road will start / terminate at Wigan Wallgate.
Trains between Rainford and Blackburn will start / terminate at Manchester Victoria.
Rail replacement buses will run between:
- Wigan and Bolton
- Wigan and Manchester Victoria via Atherton
- Wigan and Kirkby
Sunday:
Trains between Wigan North Western and Stalybridge will start / terminate at Bolton.
Trains between Southport and Blackburn will run via an alternative route between between Wigan and Manchester Victoria and will not call at stations between Wigan and Manchester Victoria.
Rail replacement buses will run between:
- Wigan and Bolton
- Wigan and Manchester Victoria via Atherton
Monday to Thursday:
Trains between Southport and Stalybridge will start / terminate at Bolton.
Trains between Southport and Manchester Victoria will be diverted via Walkden and will not call at Westhoughton or Bolton.
Trains between Wigan and Leeds will extend to start / terminate at Southport.
Rail replacement buses will run between:
- Wigan and Bolton
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 replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey