Buses replace late night Northern trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester from Monday 21 to Thursday 24 September
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 21 September 2026 to Thursday 24 September 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Northern between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester, closing all lines via Altrincham on Monday to Thursday evenings.
As a result, the following trains will not run and will be replaced by buses:
The 22:53 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly service
The 23:13 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service
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 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.
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