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Buses replace Northern trains between Huyton and Liverpool Lime Street on Sunday 3 and Monday 4 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 03 May 2026 to Monday 04 May 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Blackpool North and Liverpool Lime Street and also between Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street via Earlestown

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Wavertree Technology Park and Liverpool Lime Street, closing some lines.

Trains will terminate / start at Huyton.

Buses will be provided between Huyton and Liverpool Lime Street.

Please note that Northern services between Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street via Hunts Cross are also affected by engineering work.

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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