Buses replace trains between Manchester Victoria / Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April  

Route(s) affected

Northern routes to / from / via Salford Crescent

Description

Salford Crescent station will be closed on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April as Network Rail continues the upgrade of Salford Crescent with the addition of a new third platform.

As a result, buses will replace trains between Manchester Victoria / Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton for the duration of the works, calling at Salford Crescent.

Some services between Manchester Victoria / Manchester Piccadilly and Wigan Wallgate / Preston will be diverted.

For more information on the works, visit Network Rail's Salford Upgrades web page.

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.