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Amended late night / early morning service between Blackburn and Clitheroe / Colne from Monday 14 to Friday 18 December 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 14 December 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026

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Train operators affected

  • Northern

Route(s) affected

Between Preston and Colne, and also between Blackburn and Clitheroe

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Blackburn and Colne, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday:

The 22:51 Preston to Colne service will run between Preston and Blackburn only. A bus will be provided from Blackburn to Colne.

The 23:42 Clitheroe to Blackburn service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 05:49 Colne to Preston service will run between Burnley Central and Preston only. A bus will be provided from Colne to Burnley Central, departing Colne at 05:30 to connect with the train at Burnley Central.

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 drop-off 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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