Amended service via Blackburn on Sunday 1 November 

Route(s) affected

Between Blackpool North and Leeds / York , between Manchester Victoria and Blackburn via Todmorden / Darwen and also between Preston and Colne

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Preston and Rose Grove, closing all lines.

Routes between:

Blackpool North and Leeds / York: Trains will run between Burnley Manchester Road and Leeds only, you should travel on alternative Northern services between Blackpool North and Preston and replacement buses between Preston and Burnley Manchester Road for onward travel towards Leeds. Please note these trains are further affected by engineering works in the Church Fenton area.

Manchester Victoria and Blackburn via Todmorden: Trains will not run on this route, you should travel via Hebden Bridge.

Manchester Victoria and Blackburn via Darwen: Trains will run between Manchester Victoria and Bolton only. Buses will replace trains between Bolton and Blackburn.

Preston to Colne: Buses will replace trains between Preston and Colne.

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 drop-off 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.