Planned engineering work will take place between Horwich Parkway and Preston from 23:25, Monday 05 October 2026 to 05:30, Friday 09 October 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 04:48 (Tuesday to Friday) Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will depart at 05:06 and run later than normally advertised throughout.
The 22:48 (Monday to Thursday) Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be diverted via Wigan North Western, and will not call at Lostock, Horwich Parkway, Chorley and Buckshaw Parkway. A bus will be provided from Bolton to Blackpool North to serve these stations.
The 23:17 (Monday to Thursday) Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will not run. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North, departing Manchester Piccadilly at 2345. Train services are available between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly.
The 23:46 (Monday to Thursday) Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be diverted via (but not call at) Wigan North Western, and will not call at stations via Bolton and Horwich Parkway. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North to serve these stations.
The 23:22 (Monday to Thursday) Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will be diverted via (but not call at) Wigan North Western, and will not call at stations via Horwich Parkway and Bolton. A bus will be provided from Preston to Manchester Airport to serve intermediate stations.
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:28/09/2026 05:00
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