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Last updated:Today at 09:59
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, London Overground, Southern

Buses replace trains to / from Blackburn on Sunday 26 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 26 October 2025 to Sunday 26 October 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Blackpool South and Colne and between Blackpool North and Leeds and between Manchester Victoria and Blackburn via Todmorden and also between Manchester Victoria and Clitheroe

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Lostock Hall and Rishton / Ramsgreave & Wilpshire, closing all lines.

Buses replace trains between:

  • Accrington and Blackburn

  • Bolton and Blackburn

  • Preston and Colne

  • Preston and Hebden Bridge

Buses are included in the published timetable between Blackburn and Clitheroe.

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

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