Planned engineering work will take place between Preston and Blackpool North on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 23:45, Sunday 15 March 2026 to 04:50, Friday 20 March 2026.
Some lines will be closed.
Some services will be replaced by buses between Preston and Blackpool North.
Monday 16 March
The 04:59 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will start from Preston. A bus will be provided from Blackpool North to Preston, departing Blackpool North at 0410 to connect with the train at Preston
Monday 16 to Thursday 19 March
The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A bus will be provided from Preston to Blackpool North.
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times will be extended. 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:07/03/2026 05:15

Planned engineering work will take place between Deansgate/Manchester Victoria and Newton-Le-Willows from 22:20, Monday 16 March 2026 to 04:50, Friday 20 March 2026.
Some lines will be closed.
Some services will be revised.
Monday 16 to Thursday 19 March
The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street.
The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Newton-le-Willows. A bus will be provided from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airport.
The 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will be bus replaced throughout.
Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 March
The 05:30 Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street service will not run. A bus will be provided from Newton-le-Willows to Wigan North Western, from where onward train services are available. Customers from Manchester should use alternative train services.

Customer Advice:
Normal journey times will be extended. 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:07/03/2026 05:18

Planned engineering work will take place between Crewe and Cheadle Hulme from 22:50, Monday 16 March 2026 to 05:15, Friday 20 March 2026.
All lines will be closed.
Some services will be revised.
Monday 16 to Thursday 19 March
The 22:06 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will terminate at Alderley Edge. A bus will be provided from Alderley Edge to Crewe.
The 22:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow service will terminate at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Wilmslow.
The 23:01 Manchester Piccadilly to Alderley Edge service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Alderley Edge.
The 23:12 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Stockport. A bus will be provided from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly.
The 23:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Crewe.
Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 March
The 00:44 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly.

Customer Advice:
Normal journey times will be extended. 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:07/03/2026 05:16

Planned engineering work will take place between Stockport and New Mills Central/Buxton from 23:59, Monday 16 March 2026 to 05:30, Friday 20 March 2026.
Some lines will be closed.
Some services will be revised.
Monday 16 to Thursday 19 March
The 22:59 Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly service will be bus replaced throughout.
The 23:10 Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton service will not run. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Buxton. Train services are available from Manchester Piccadilly to Stockport.
The 23:23 Manchester Piccadilly to Hazel Grove service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Hazel Grove.

Customer Advice:
Normal journey times will be extended. 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:07/03/2026 05:17