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Amended late night and early morning Northern service to / from Blackpool North / Liverpool Lime Street on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September  

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 27 September 2025 to Sunday 28 September 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Airport / Manchester Oxford Road and Preston / Blackpool North

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight (Saturday into Sunday) between Wigan North Western and Preston and on Sunday night between Preston and Blackpool North, closing some lines.

Saturday

The 23:15 Liverpool Lime Street to Preston service will terminate at Wigan North Western. A bus will be provided from Wigan North Western to Preston.

The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Buckshaw Parkway. A bus will be provided from Buckshaw Parkway to Blackpool North.

Sunday

The 07:37 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will run between Manchester Airport and Buckshaw Parkway, and between Preston and Blackpool North. A bus will be provided between Buckshaw Parkway and Preston. An additional train will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, departing Manchester Airport at 08:07 and running via Wigan North Western.

The 07:53 Blackpool North to Manchester Oxford Road service will start from Buckshaw Parkway. A bus will be provided from Preston to Buckshaw Parkway. Alternative services are available between Blackpool North and Preston.

The 07:57 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will run between Blackpool North and Preston, and between Wigan North Western and Liverpool Lime Street. Customers should use the next available service.

The 22:45 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A bus will be provided from Preston to Blackpool North.

The 23:15 Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A bus will be provided from Preston to Blackpool North.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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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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