Improvement Works reported
Planned engineering work will take place between Preston and Blackburn from 00:05, Monday 20 April 2026 to 05:45, Friday 24 April 2026.
Some lines will be blocked.
Some services will be revised.
Tuesday 21st to Friday 24th April 2026
The 05:21 Preston to Colne service will start from Blackburn. A bus will be provided from Preston to Blackburn.
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
Some lines will be blocked.
Some services will be revised.
Tuesday 21st to Friday 24th April 2026
The 05:21 Preston to Colne service will start from Blackburn. A bus will be provided from Preston to Blackburn.
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
Planned engineering work will take place between Warrington Central and Deansgate/Liverpool South Pw Hl from 23:10, Monday 20 April 2026 to 06:05, Friday 24 April 2026.
Some lines will be blocked.
Some services will be revised.
Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd April 2026
The 22:47 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Warrington Central. A bus will be provided from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street.
The 22:49 Warrington Central to Manchester Oxford Road service will be bus replaced throughout.
The 23:28 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will be bus replaced throughout.
The 23:36 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road service will be bus replaced throughout.
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
Some lines will be blocked.
Some services will be revised.
Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd April 2026
The 22:47 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Warrington Central. A bus will be provided from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street.
The 22:49 Warrington Central to Manchester Oxford Road service will be bus replaced throughout.
The 23:28 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will be bus replaced throughout.
The 23:36 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road service will be bus replaced throughout.
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
Planned engineering work will take place between Horwich Parkway and Preston from 23:25, Monday 20 April 2026 to 05:30, Friday 24 April 2026.
Some lines will be blocked.
Some services will be revised.
Monday 20th to Friday 24th of April 2026
The following services will be diverted via (but not call at) Wigan North Western, and will not call at stations via Bolton and Horwich Parkway:
04:48 (Not Monday) Manchester Airport to Blackpool North - Customers should please use the next available service
22:48 (Not Friday) Manchester Airport to Blackpool North - A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston via Bolton
23:17 (Not Friday) Manchester Airport to Blackpool North - A bus will be provided from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
23:22 (Not Friday) Blackpool North to Manchester Airport - A bus will be provided from Preston to Manchester Airport
23:46 (Not Friday) Manchester Airport to Blackpool North - A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadily to Preston
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
Some lines will be blocked.
Some services will be revised.
Monday 20th to Friday 24th of April 2026
The following services will be diverted via (but not call at) Wigan North Western, and will not call at stations via Bolton and Horwich Parkway:
04:48 (Not Monday) Manchester Airport to Blackpool North - Customers should please use the next available service
22:48 (Not Friday) Manchester Airport to Blackpool North - A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston via Bolton
23:17 (Not Friday) Manchester Airport to Blackpool North - A bus will be provided from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
23:22 (Not Friday) Blackpool North to Manchester Airport - A bus will be provided from Preston to Manchester Airport
23:46 (Not Friday) Manchester Airport to Blackpool North - A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadily to Preston
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
Planned engineering work will take place between Dore & Totley and Chinley from 23:45, Monday 20 April 2026 to 05:15, Friday 24 April 2026.
Some lines will be blocked.
Some services will be revised.
Monday 20th to Friday 24th of April 2026
The 20:21 (Wednesday, Thursday only) Manchester Piccadilly to Rose Hill Marple service will depart at 20:36 and run later than normally advertised throughout.
The 21:48 (Wednesday, Thursday only) Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield service will terminate at New Mills Central. A bus will be provided from New Mills Central to Sheffield, calling at all stations except Edale.
The 23:28 (Wednesday, Thursday only) Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will be bus replaced throughout (not calling at Edale).
Customers wishing to travel to/from Edale should contact Customer Experience Centre (0800 200 6060) to arrange alternative transport.
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
Some lines will be blocked.
Some services will be revised.
Monday 20th to Friday 24th of April 2026
The 20:21 (Wednesday, Thursday only) Manchester Piccadilly to Rose Hill Marple service will depart at 20:36 and run later than normally advertised throughout.
The 21:48 (Wednesday, Thursday only) Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield service will terminate at New Mills Central. A bus will be provided from New Mills Central to Sheffield, calling at all stations except Edale.
The 23:28 (Wednesday, Thursday only) Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will be bus replaced throughout (not calling at Edale).
Customers wishing to travel to/from Edale should contact Customer Experience Centre (0800 200 6060) to arrange alternative transport.
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times are extended by approximately 45 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Please check station information posters or online for the location of the bus pick up points.
For customers requiring mobility travel assistance please call us on 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560).
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