Planned engineering work will take place between Horwich Parkway and Preston from 23:25, Monday 24 August 2026 to 05:30, Friday 28 August 2026.
All lines will be blocked.
All services will be revised. Northern Trains services only.
Engineering work will be taking place between Horwich Parkway and Preston from 23:25 until 05:30 each night (finish 05:30 Friday)
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 (Tuesday to Friday) Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
22:48 (Monday to Thursday) Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
23:17 (Monday to Thursday) Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
23:22 (Monday to Thursday) Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
23:46 (Monday to Thursday) Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
Buses will be provided between Manchester and Preston (in both directions) via Bolton and Horwich Parkway, with the exception of the 04:48 service for which the next train service provides a faster service.
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:17/08/2026 04:00