Planned engineering work will take place between Wigan Wallgate/Wigan North Western and Southport on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 00:10, Monday 27 July 2026 to 23:59, Friday 31 July 2026.
Some lines will be blocked.
All services will be terminating at Wigan Wallgate and starting back from Wigan Wallgate and replaced by buses between Wigan Wallgate and Southport.
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Manchester Southport: Trains will terminate at Wigan Wallgate or Wigan North Western.
Southport Manchester: Trains will start from Wigan North Western or Wigan Wallgate.
Buses will be provided between Wigan Wallgate and Southport (in both directions).
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).
Last Updated:20/07/2026 04:00