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Buses replace late night service between Manchester Victoria and Blackburn from Monday 25 to Thursday 28 August  

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 25 August 2025 to Thursday 28 August 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Manchester Victoria and Blackurn

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Manchester Victoria and Smithy Bridge, closing some lines.

As a result:

  • The 23:03 Manchester Victoria to Blackburn will not run. You should travel on the 23:21 Manchester Victoria to Leeds service as far for stations to Todmorden. A replacement bus will run from Todmorden to Blackburn

  • The 23:20 Blackburn to Manchester Victoria will not run and will be replaced by a bus

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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