Amended late night / early morning TransPennine Express services to / from Preston from Monday 9 to Friday 13 March
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 09 March 2026 to Friday 13 March 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport and also between Glasgow Central and Manchester Piccadilly
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Preston and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines.
The following services will be amended:
Monday to Thursday:
The 20:12 Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Preston.
A rail replacement bus will operate between Preston and Manchester Piccadilly.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:57 Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Central service will start from Preston at 05:36.
A rail replacement bus will operate earlier between Manchester Piccadilly and Preston to connect to the train 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 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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