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Amended late night and early morning Northern service to / from Liverpool Lime Street on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 

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Engineering work details

Starts 20 Sep 2025 to 21 Sep 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Airport / Manchester Oxford Road and Preston / Blackpool North

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Euxton 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 from Wigan North Western to Preston.

The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Buckshaw Parkway. A bus will be provided from Buckshaw Parkway to Blackpool North.

Sunday

The 07:37 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Buckshaw Parkway. A bus will be provided from Buckshaw Parkway to Blackpool North.

The 07:53 Blackpool North to Manchester Oxford Road service will start from Buckshaw Parkway at 09:16 and run later than normally advertised throughout. A bus will be provided from Preston to Buckshaw Parkway, departing at 08:30 to connect with the train at Buckshaw Parkway.

The 07:57 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will run between Blackpool North and Preston, and between Wigan North Western and Liverpool Lime Street. Customers should use the next available service.

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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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