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Amended ealy morning / late night Northern trains between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 December 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 22 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North

Description

Engineering work is taking place in the early hours of Monday and again on Monday and Tuesday nights between Preston and Blackpool, closing some lines.

On Monday only, the 04:59 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will start from Preston. A bus will be provided from Blackpool North to Preston, departing Blackpool North at 04:10 to connect with the train at Preston.

On Monday and Tuesday nights, the 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A bus will be provided from Preston to Blackpool North.

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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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