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Amended late night Northern service to / from Liverpool Lime Street from Monday 18 to Thursday 21 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 18 May 2026 to Thursday 21 May 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Liverpool Lime Street and Blackpool North / Wilmslow / Manchester Victoria

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Liverpool Lime Street and Broad Green, closing some lines overnight.

As a result, the following amendments will apply:

  • The 22:20 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will not call at stations between St Helens Central and Liverpool Lime Street. A bus will be provided from St Helens Central to Liverpool Lime Street

  • The 22:43 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street

  • The 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will depart at 23:20 and run earlier than normally advertised to Broad Green. A bus will be provided from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria, departing Liverpool Lime Street at 23:30 and stopping to set down only from Broad Green

Check before you travel:

These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

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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