Amended late night / early morning Northern services between Bolton and Preston from Monday 28 to Thursday 31 December 

Route(s) affected

Northern between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Horwich Parkway and Preston, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Thursday morning.

Monday to Wednesday:

The 22:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be diverted via Wigan North Western, and will not call at Lostock, Horwich Parkway, Chorley and Buckshaw Parkway. A bus will be provided from Bolton to Blackpool North, running via these stations.

The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will not run. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North, departing Manchester Piccadilly at 23:45. Alternative train services are available between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly at no extra cost.

The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will be diverted via (but not call at) Wigan North Western, and will not call at stations via Horwich Parkway and Bolton. A bus will be provided from Preston to Manchester Airport to serve intermediate stations via Horwich Parkway.

The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be diverted via (but not call at) Wigan North Western, and will not call at stations via Bolton and Horwich Parkway. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North to serve stations via Horwich Parkway.

Tuesday to Thursday:

The 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will depart at 05:06 and run later than normally advertised throughout.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.