Buses replace late night trains between Todmorden / Hebden Bridge and Blackburn from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 February
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 23 February 2026 to Thursday 26 February 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Leeds / Blackburn / Blackpool North, and also between Manchester Victoria and Blackburn
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Todmorden / Hebden Bridge and Blackburn, closing lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
As a result, the following amendments will apply on Monday to Thursday:
The 20:19 Blackpool North to Leeds service will terminate at Bradford Interchange. Onward services are available.
The 22:58 Leeds to Blackburn service will not run. You should travel from Leeds on the 22:42 Leeds to Manchester Victoria service to Hebden Bridge. A bus will be provided from Hebden Bridge to Blackburn.
The 23:03 Manchester Victoria to Blackburn via Todmorden will not run. You should travel from Manchester Victoria on the 23:23 Manchester Victoria to Leeds service to Todmorden. A bus will be provided from Todmorden to Blackburn.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
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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