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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Blackburn / Rose Grove and Colne / Clitheroe from Monday 23 to Friday 27 February 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 23 February 2026 to Friday 27 February 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Preston and Colne and also between Blackburn and Clithero

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Blackburn and Colne, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday to Thursday:

  • The 22:38 Preston to Colne service will terminate at Blackburn. A bus will be provided between Blackburn and Colne.

  • The 23:42 Clitheroe to Blackburn service will be bus replaced throughout.

Tuesday to Friday:

  • The 05:52 Colne to Preston service will start from Rose Grove. A bus will be provided from Colne to Rose Grove, departing Colne at 0530 to connect with the train at Rose Grove.

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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