Buses replace trains between Preston and Blackpoll North / Carlisle and also between Oxenholme Lake District on Sunday 25 January 

Route(s) affected

Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Blackpool North / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh

Northern between Leeds / York and Blackpool North and between Colne and Blackpool South

TransPennine Express between Manchester Airport / Liverpool Lime Street and Glasgow Central / Edinburgh

Description

Engineering work is taking place in the Preston area, closing some lines.

Avanti West Coast:

Buses will replace trains between Preston and Carlisle.

No trains will run between Preston and Blackpool North. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Northern replacement buses.

Northern:

Trains between Leeds / York / Manchester stations / Liverpool Lime Street and Blackpool North will start / terminate at Preston, also trains between Colne and Blackpool South .

Buses replace trains between Preston and Blackpool North / South.

TransPennine Express:

The following train service will operate:

2 trains per hour between Carlisle and Glasgow Central / Edinburgh

Manchester Airport and Oxenholme Lake District

Liverpool Lime Street and Oxenholme Lake District

A replacement bus service will operate between Oxenholme Lake District and Carlisle.

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.