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Last updated:Today at 14:14
Train companies affected:National Rail

Amended trains between Leeds / Manchester Victoria and Blackpool from Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 November 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 08 November 2025 to Sunday 09 November 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between Leeds and Blackpool North, between Manchester Victoria and Blackburn via Todmorden and also between Colne and Blackpool South

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Rishton and Lostock Hall, closing all lines.

Trains between Leeds and Blackpool North will not run.

The below services will be amended as follows:

  • Manchester Victoria and Blackburn via Todmorden will run between Manchester Victoria and Accrington

  • Colne and Blackpool South will run between Preston and Blackpool South

Rail replacement bus services will run between:

  • Hebden Bridge and Preston

  • Accrington and Blackburn

  • Colne and Preston

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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