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Amended late night Northern service between Manchester Victoria and Wigan Wallgate / Southport from Monday 10 to Thursday 13 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 10 August 2026 to Thursday 13 August 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Manchester Victoria and Wigan Wallgate / Southport

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Walkden area, closing all lines.

The following services will be diverted via Westhoughton and Bolton and will not call at stations via Walkden:

  • 22:40 Manchester Victoria to Southport

  • 22:49 Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria

  • 23:40 Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate

Buses will be provided between Manchester Victoria and Wigan Wallgate via Walkden.

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.

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