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Amended late night Northern service to / from Manchester Piccadilly 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

Various routes to / from / through Manchester Piccadilly

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Manchester Piccadilly area, closing some lines.

The following amendments will be in operation:

  • The 22:23 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will call additionally at Heald Green

  • The 22:46 Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent train will not run and will be replaced by a bus

  • The 22:52 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly train will not run and will be replaced by a bus

  • The 22:57 Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Manchester Piccadilly

  • The 23:12 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at stations between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Manchester Piccadilly

  • The 23:13 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester train will not run and will be replaced by a bus

  • The 23:16 Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield train will not run and will be replaced by a bus

  • The 23:23 Manchester Piccadilly to Hazel Grove train will not run and will be replaced by a bus

  • The 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will be diverted via Romiley and will not call at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Romiley to Stockport

  • The 23:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will depart at 23:37, will be diverted to run via Heald Green and will not call at stations between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow to serve these stations

  • The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run

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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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