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Amended late night / early morning services between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North from Monday 20 and Friday 24 April 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 20 April 2026 to Friday 24 April 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North

Description

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

The following services will be diverted via (but not call at) Wigan North Western:

Monday to Thursday:

  • 22:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North

  • 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North

  • 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport

  • 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North

Buses will operate between Manchester Piccadilly and Preston via Bolton and Horwich Parkway.

Tuesday to Friday:

  • 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North

You are advised to use the next available Northern service to travel via Bolton and Horwich Parkway at no extra cost.

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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