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Last updated:Today at 21:14
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway

Buses replace late night Northern trains between Manchester Piccadilly / Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 September  

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 22 September 2025 to Thursday 25 September 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Manchester Piccadilly / Oxford Road and Warrington Central / Liverpool Lime Street

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Deansgate and Birchwood and also between Birchwood and Hunts Cross, closing some lines.

The 22:47 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Warrington Central. A bus will be provided from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street, stopping to set down only from Warrington Central.

The 22:49 Warrington Central to Manchester Oxford Road service will be bus replaced throughout.

The 23:36 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly service will be bus replaced throughout.

The 23:28 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will be bus replaced throughout.

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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