Buses replace late night trains between Manchester Oxford Road and Warrington Central / Liverpool Lime Street from Monday 24 to Thursday 27 August
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 24 August 2026 to Thursday 27 August 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Northern between Manchester Oxford Road and Warrington Central / Liverpool Lime Street
Description
Engineering work is taking place at several locations between Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
As a result:
The 22:47 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Warrington Central. A bus will be provided from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street, stopping to set down only from Warrington Central
The 22:49 Warrington Central to Manchester Oxford Road train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus
The 23:28 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus
The 23:36 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus
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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