Disruptions & planned work

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Salford Crescent and Ince, closing some lines. The 22:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate service will run between Blackburn and Manchester Victoria. A bus will be provided from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate. The 22:49 Wigan Wallgate to Rochdale service will run between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale. A bus will be provided from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria to connect with train. The 23:20 Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate service will start at 23:03 and will run non-stop to Wigan Wallgate. A bus will be provided from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate, departing at 23:20 and calling at intermediate stations normally served by the train. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 5 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 11:45

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Blackburn and Colne, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 22:51 Preston to Colne service will run between Preston and Blackburn. A bus will be provided from Blackburn to Colne. The 23:42 Clitheroe to Blackburn service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. Tuesday to Friday: The 05:49 Colne to Preston service will run from Burnley Central to Preston. A bus will be provided from Colne to Burnley Central, departing Colne at 05:30 to connect with the train at Burnley Central. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 11:37

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Preston and Rose Grove, closing all lines. Routes between: Blackpool North and Leeds / York: Trains will run between Burnley Manchester Road and Leeds only, you should travel on alternative Northern services between Blackpool North and Preston, and replacement buses between Preston and Burnley Manchester Road for onward travel towards Leeds. Please note these trains are further affected by engineering works in the Church Fenton area. Manchester Victoria and Blackburn via Todmorden: Trains will not run on this route, you should travel via Hebden Bridge. Manchester Victoria and Blackburn via Darwen: Trains will run between Manchester Victoria and Bolton only. Buses will replace trains between Bolton and Blackburn. Preston to Colne: Buses will replace trains between Preston and Colne. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 10:40

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Blackburn and Hellifield, closing all lines. The 21:52 Rochdale to Clitheroe service will terminate at Blackburn. A bus will be provided from Blackburn to Clitheroe. The 23:42 Clitheroe to Blackburn train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 11 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 14 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 05:23

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Blackburn and Hellifield, closing all lines in the late evening. The 21:52 Rochdale to Clitheroe service will run between Rochdale and Blackburn. A bus will be provided from Blackburn to Clitheroe. The 23:42 Clitheroe to Blackburn train will not run and will be replaced by a bus. 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.

From 30 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 3 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Oct 2026, 12:55

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Blackburn and Colne / Burnley Manchester Road, closing all lines. Buses will replace trains between: Blackburn and Colne Blackburn and Burnley Manchester Road Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 22 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 10:54

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Leeds / Church Fenton / Selby and York, closing various lines. This engineering work is a continuation of the work being done on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October. CrossCountry: Trains between Plymouth and Edinburgh will be diverted, calling at Doncaster. These trains will not call at Wakefield Westgate or Leeds. Trains between Reading and Newcastle will run between Reading and Leeds only, and will not call at Doncaster. A reduced train service will run between Leeds and York. Northern: Trains between Bridlington / Hull and York will divert between Selby and York, and will not call at Sherburn-in-Elmet, Church Fenton or Ulleskelf. Trains between Blackpool North and York will run between Blackpool North and Leeds / Micklefield only. An amended train service will run between Sheffield and Moorthorpe. Rail replacement buses will run between: Selby and York Micklefield and York Moorthorpe and York Buses from York will depart from Leeman Road, Memorial Gardens. Buses to York will arrive at Stop RD, Station Road. TransPennine Express: Buses will replace trains between Wakefield Kirkgate and York. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 12:24

Operators: CrossCountry, Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Leeds / Selby / Church Fenton / Poppleton and York, and between York and Darlington / Redcar Central closing all lines. No trains will run between Doncaster / Leeds / Selby and York / Northallerton / Saltburn all weekend. CrossCountry: Buses will replace trains between Leeds and Darlington all weekend. These buses will run directly between Leeds and Darlington and will not call at other stations. Grand Central: There will be no Grand Central services between London Kings Cross and Sunderland on Saturday or Sunday. LNER: Buses will replace trains between Doncaster and Darlington, and between Wakefield Westgate and York. Trains between London Kings Cross and Doncaster, and between Darlington and Edinburgh, will run a reduced service of 2 trains per hour, with 1 train per hour running between Northallerton and Edinburgh. Trains are expected to have extended journey times. Lumo: No Lumo trains will run between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh all weekend. Lumo trains will run between Newcastle and Edinburgh, and between Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street only. Northern: No Northern trains will run between Moorthorpe / Leeds / Selby / Poppleton and York all weekend. Rail replacement buses will run between Moorthorpe / Micklefield / Selby / Poppleton and York. Buses from York will depart from Leeman Road, Memorial Gardens. Buses to York will arrive at Stop RD, Station Road. TransPennine Express: No TransPennine Express trains will run between Wakefield Kirkgate / Leeds and Northallerton, or between York and Redcar Central / Saltburn, all weekend. Trains between York and Scarborough, and between Leeds and Hull, are unaffected by these works. Rail replacement buses will run between Leeds and York, and between York and Redcar Central / Saltburn. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 24 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 25 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 10:54

Operators: CrossCountry, Grand Central, LNER, Lumo, Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Leeds / Selby / Church Fenton / Poppleton and York, and between York and Darlington / Redcar Central closing all lines. No trains will run between Doncaster / Leeds / Selby and York / Northallerton / Saltburn all weekend. CrossCountry: Buses will replace trains between Leeds and Darlington all weekend. These buses will run directly between Leeds and Darlington and will not call at other stations. Your ticket will be accepted at no extra cost on other train operators buses between York and Leeds / Darlington Grand Central: There will be no Grand Central service between London Kings Cross and Sunderland on Saturday or Sunday. LNER: Buses will replace trains between Doncaster and Darlington, and between Wakefield Westgate and York. Trains between London Kings Cross and Doncaster, and between Darlington and Edinburgh, will run a reduced service of 2 trains per hour with 1 train per hour running between Northallerton and Edinburgh. Lumo: No Lumo trains will run between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh all weekend. Lumo trains will run between Newcastle and Edinburgh / Glasgow Queen Street only. Northern: No Northern trains will run between Moorthorpe / Leeds / Selby / Poppleton and York all weekend. Rail replacement buses will run between Moorthorpe / Micklefield / Selby / Poppleton and York. TransPennine Express: Buses will replace trains between Leeds and York all weekend. Trains between York and Scarborough will run normally. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 31 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 13:37

Operators: CrossCountry, Grand Central, LNER, Lumo, Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Hebden Bridge and Blackburn, closing some lines. The 20:19 Blackpool North to Leeds service will terminate at Bradford Interchange. Onward train services are available from Bradford Interchange to Leeds. The 22:58 Leeds to Blackburn service will not run. A bus will be provided from Hebden Bridge to Blackburn connecting out of the 22:42 Leeds to Manchester Victoria service, and from Halifax to Blackburn connecting out of the 23:27 Leeds to Halifax service. The 23:03 Manchester Victoria to Blackburn (via Todmorden) service will not run. A bus will be provided from Todmorden to Blackburn connecting out of the 23:23 Manchester Victoria to Leeds service. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 17 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 19:07

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Preston and Blackburn, closing all lines early on Tuesday to Thursday mornings. As a result, the 05:20 Preston to Colne service will start from Blackburn at 05:50. An earlier bus will run from Preston at 04:30 to Blackburn, connecting with the train. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 29 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 31 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 6 Oct 2026, 10:23

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Blackburn and Colne, closing some lines. The 23:42 Clitheroe to Blackburn train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 5 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 25 Sept 2026, 07:57

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Hebden Bridge and Blackburn, closing some lines. The 20:19 Blackpool North to Leeds service will run between Blackpool North and Bradford Interchange. Onward train services are available from Bradford Interchange to Leeds. The 22:58 Leeds to Blackburn train service will not run. A bus will be provided from Hebden Bridge to Blackburn connecting out of the 22:42 Leeds to Manchester Victoria service, and from Halifax to Blackburn connecting out of the 23:27 Leeds to Halifax service. The 23:03 Manchester Victoria to Blackburn (via Todmorden) train service will not run. A bus will be provided from Todmorden to Blackburn connecting out of the 23:23 Manchester Victoria to Leeds service. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 5 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 12:01

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Preston and Colne / Todmorden / Hebden Bridge, closing various lines. Saturday: Trains that usually run between Blackpool North and York will run between Burnley Manchester Road and York only. Trains that usually run between Manchester Victoria and Blackburn via Todmorden will run between Manchester Victoria and Todmorden only. If you are travelling to / from Blackburn, you should use train services via Bolton and Darwen. If you are travelling to / from stations between Blackburn and Todmorden, you should travel via Hebden Bridge. Trains that usually run between Preston and Colne will run between Preston and Blackburn only. Trains between Blackpool South and Preston will be extended to run to between Blackpool South and Blackburn. Trains that usually run between Manchester Victoria and Blackburn / Clitheroe will run between Manchester Victoria and Blackburn only. Rail replacement buses will run between Blackburn and Clitheroe / Colne / Burnley Manchester Road. Sunday: Trains between Blackpool South and Colne will run between Blackpool South and Preston only. Alternative train services are available between Preston and Blackburn. Until 16:30, trains between Blackpool North and York will run between Rochdale and York only. A replacement bus service will run between Blackburn and Hebden Bridge. Alternative train services are available between Blackpool North and Blackburn. After 16:30, trains between Blackpool North and York will run between Burnley Manchester Road and York only. A replacement bus service will run between Blackburn and Burnley Manchester Road. Alternative train services are available between Blackpool North and Blackburn. Trains between Manchester Victoria and Blackburn via Todmorden will not run. If you are travelling to / from Blackburn, you should use train services via Darwen and Bolton. If you are travelling to / from stations between Todmorden and Blackburn, you should travel via Hebden Bridge. Services between Manchester Victoria and Clitheroe will run as usual. 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.

From 28 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 07:42

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Victoria and Moston / Stalybridge, closing some lines. Trains between Manchester Victoria and Blackburn via Todmorden / Leeds will run to an amended timetable. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 13 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 07:15

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Blackburn and Colne, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 22:51 Preston to Colne service will run between Preston and Blackburn only. A bus will be provided from Blackburn to Colne. The 23:42 Clitheroe to Blackburn service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus. Tuesday to Friday: The 05:49 Colne to Preston service will run between Burnley Central and Preston only. A bus will be provided from Colne to Burnley Central, departing Colne at 05:30 to connect with the train at Burnley Central. 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.

From 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 18 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 22 Sept 2026, 16:08

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Salford Crescent and Ince, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 22:20 Blackburn to Wigan Wallgate service will run between Blackburn and Manchester Victoria. A bus will be provided from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate. The 22:49 Wigan Wallgate to Rochdale service run between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale. A bus will be provided from Wigan Wallgate To Manchester Victoria to connect with train. The 23:20 Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate service will start at 23:03 and will run non-stop to Wigan Wallgate. A bus will be provided from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate, departing at 23:20 and calling at intermediate stations normally served by the train. Wednesday only: The 21:30 Blackburn to Southport service will not call at Swinton, Moorside, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold and Daisy Hill. A bus will be provided from Salford Crescent to Southport to serve these stations. 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.

From 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 17 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Sept 2026, 16:53

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Smithy Bridge and Manchester Victoria, closing all lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings. As a result, the 23:20 Blackburn to Manchester Victoria via Todmorden service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Sept 2026, 12:32

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Smithy Bridge and Manchester Victoria, closing all lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings. As a result, the 23:20 Blackburn to Manchester Victoria (via Todmorden) service will be replaced by a bus throughout. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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.

From 7 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 10 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Sept 2026, 11:30

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Preston and Blackburn, closing some lines early on Tuesday to Friday mornings. As a result, the 05:20 Preston to Colne service will start from Blackburn at 05:50. An earlier replacement bus will run from Preston at 04:30 to Blackburn, connecting with the train. 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.

From 17 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Aug 2026, 13:57

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Blackburn and Hellifield, closing some lines. The 21:52 Rochdale to Clitheroe service will terminate at Blackburn. A bus will be provided from Blackburn to Clitheroe. The 23:42 Clitheroe to Blackburn train service will be replaced by a bus . 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 27 Jul 2026, 12:20

Operators: Northern