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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Wigan North Western and Preston on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts 25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Northern between Liverpool Lime Street and Preston / Blackpool North

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Euston Balshaw Lane and Preston, closing some lines.

Saturday:

  • The 23:15 Liverpool Lime Street to Preston service will terminate at Wigan North Western. A bus will be provided between Wigan North Western and Preston.

Sunday:

  • The 07:55 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will run between Blackpool North and Preston, and between Wigan North Western and Liverpool Lime Street. A bus will be provided between Preston and Wigan North Western.

  • The 08:29 Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North service will run between Liverpool Lime Street and Wigan North Western, and between Preston and Blackpool North.

  • The 08:36 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street will run between Blackpool North and Preston, and between Wigan North Western and Liverpool Lime Street. A bus will be provided from Preston and Wigan North Western.

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 this page.

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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