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Amended late night / early morning Northern service to / from Liverpool Lime Street from Monday 9 to Friday 13 March 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 09 March 2026 to Friday 13 March 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Various routes to / from Liverpool Lime Street

Description

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

Monday to Thursday:

The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street.

The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Newton-le-Willows. A bus will be provided from Newton-le-Willows to Manchester Airport.

The 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will be bus replaced throughout.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 05:30 Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street service will not run. A bus will be provided from Newton-le-Willows to Huyton, departing Newton-le-Willows at 05:00. Train services are available between Huyton and Liverpool Lime Street.

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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