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Buses replace trains between Chester and Newton-le-Willows / Manchester Piccadilly from Saturday 24 to Monday 26 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 24 May 2025 to Monday 26 May 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Northern between Chester and Manchester Victoria / Leeds

Transport for Wales between Holyhead / Llandudno / Llandudno Junction / Chester and Manchester Piccadilly, and between Holyhead / Llandudno / Llandudno Junction / Chester and Manchester Airport

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Newton-le-Willows, closing all lines.

Northern:

Buses will replace trains between Chester and Newton-le-Willows.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.

For travel between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, you should use other train services.

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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