Planned engineering work will take place between Salford Crescent and Ince/Wigan Wallgate/Southport from 22:45, Monday 23 February 2026 to 05:30, Friday 27 February 2026.
Some lines will be blocked.
Some services will be revised.
Monday 23rd to friday 27th February 2026
The 2130 (Not Friday) Blackburn to Southport service will be diverted via an alternative route between Manchester Victoria and Wigan Wallgate, and will not call at stations via Swinton and Atherton. A bus will be provided from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate to serve these stations.
The 2220 (Not Friday) Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate service will terminate at Manchester Victoria. A bus will be provided from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate.
The 2225 (Not Friday) Southport to Manchester Victoria service will run between Southport and Wigan Wallgate, and between Bolton and Manchester Victoria. A bus will be provided from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria, stopping to set down only from Bolton.
The 2227 (Not Friday) Manchester Oxford Road to Wigan North Western service will terminate at Bolton. A bus will be provided from Bolton to Wigan North Western.
The 2249 (Not Friday) Wigan Wallgate to Rochdale service will start from Manchester Victoria. A bus will be provided from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria.
The 2320 (Not Friday) Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate service will depart at 2303 and will not call at intermediate stations. A bus will be provided from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate calling at stations normally served by the train.

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:16/02/2026 00:01