Buses replace late night trains via Walkden from Monday 29 June to Wednesday 1 July 

Route(s) affected

Northern between Manchester Victoria and Wigan Wallgate / Southport

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Salford Crescent and Ince, closing all lines via Walkden on Monday to Wednesday evenings.

After 23:00 each night, trains will be diverted to run via Bolton / Westhoughton, and will not call at Swinton (Manchester), Moorside, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold or Daisy Hill.

Replacement buses will run between Manchester Victoria and Wigan Wallgate, serving these stations.

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.