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Amended services between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts 25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Northern between Manchester Airport and Preston / Blackpool North

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Buckshaw Parkway and Preston, closing some lines.

Saturday:

  • The 21:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. Onward services are available.

  • The 22:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will run between Manchester Airport and Buckshaw Parkway, and between Preston and Blackpool North. A bus will be provided from Buckshaw Parkway to Blackpool North, stopping to set down only from Preston.

  • The 23:07 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will run between Blackpool North and Preston, and between Buckshaw Parkway and Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided between Preston and Manchester Airport, stopping to set down only from Buckshaw Parkway.

  • The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will not run. A bus will be provided from Bolton to Blackpool North, connecting out of the 23:45 Manchester Airport to Bolton service.

Sunday:

  • The 07:36 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will run between Manchester Airport and Buckshaw Parkway, and between Preston and Blackpool North.

  • The 07:36 Blackpool North to Manchester Oxford Road will start from Buckshaw Parkway. A bus will be provided between Blackpool North and Buckshaw Parkway, departing at 07:19 to connect with the train at Buckshaw Parkway.

  • The 09:12 Preston to Manchester Airport service will start at 09:30 and run later than normally advertised throughout, and will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. Services are available to Manchester Airport.

  • The 10:33 Manchester Airport to Barrow-in-Furness service will start from Manchester Oxford Road.

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