Buses replace trains between Wigan Wallgate and Salford Crescent / Bolton / Southport on Saturday 12 October 

Route(s) affected

Between Southport and Manchester Oxford Road / Stalybridge and

between Wigan Wallgate and Leeds and

Between Headbolt Lane and Blackburn

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Daisy Hill and Wigan Wallgate, and between Bolton and Hindley, closing some lines.

The following amendments will be in operation:

Trains between Leeds and Wigan Wallgate: Trains will run between Leeds and Manchester Victoria.

Trains between Blackburn and Headbolt Lane via Todmorden / Manchester Victoria: Trains will run between Blackburn and Salford Crescent, and between Wigan Wallgate and Headbolt Lane.

Trains from Southport to Stalybridge via Manchester Victoria: Trains will run from Salford Crescent to Stalybridge via Manchester Victoria only.

Trains from Stalybridge to Southport via Manchester Victoria: Trains will run from Stalybridge to Bolton via Manchester Victoria only.

Trains between Manchester Oxford Road and Southport: Trains will run via an alternative route and will not call at Salford Crescent, Bolton, Westhoughton and Hindley.

A shuttle train service will run between Wigan Wallgate and Headbolt Lane.

Buses will be provided between:

• Wigan Wallgate and Salford Crescent via Atherton

• Wigan Wallgate and Bolton

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.