Planned engineering work will take place between Preston and Lancaster, and between Carnforth and Windermere from 00:45, Saturday 11 April 2026 to 05:15, Monday 20 April 2026.
Some lines will be blocked.
All services will be revised.
SATURDAY 11 APRIL, and MONDAY 13 TO FRIDAY 17 APRIL
Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness (and beyond): Trains will start from Lancaster
Barrow-in-Furness (and beyond) to Manchester: Trains will terminate at Lancaster
Manchester/Oxenholme to Windermere: Trains will start from Lancaster or Oxenholme.
Windermere to Oxenholme/Manchester: Trains will terminate at Oxenholme or Lancaster
Buses will be provided between Preston and Lancaster (both ways).
SUNDAY 12 APRIL
Manchester to Barrow-in-Furness (and beyond): Trains will start from Carnforth.
Barrow-in-Furness (and beyond) to Manchester: Trains will terminate at Carnforth.
Manchester/Oxenholme Windermere (both ways): Trains will run between Oxenholme and Windermere (both ways) to reduced timetable.
Buses will be provided between Preston and Lancaster/Carnforth (both ways).
Customer Advice:
Normal journey times will be extended whilst travelling on replacement road transport. 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).