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Planned work / notice

No trains at Huddersfield from Sunday 27 December to Saturday 30 January

From 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Jan 2027, 23:59

Source updated 21 Oct 2026, 12:32

Northern between Chester / Manchester Victoria and Leeds, between Blackpool North and Leeds / York, and between Lincoln / Sheffield and Huddersfield TransPennine Express between Manchester Victoria and Darlington, between Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Piccadilly and Hull / Newcastle, between Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Victoria and Leeds / Scarborough, between Manchester Airport and Sheffield / York / Redcar Central / Saltburn

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Engineering work is taking place between Marsden and Mirfield, closing all lines. No trains will run between Stalybridge and Huddersfield / Brighouse / Wakefield Kirkgate all week. Northern: Sheffield - Huddersfield via Lockwood: Buses will replace trains between Lockwood and Huddersfield. Saturday, Monday to Friday: Trains between Leeds and Manchester Victoria via Dewsbury will run between Leeds and Halifax via Dewsbury and between Todmorden and Manchester Victoria. Sunday: Trains between Leeds and Manchester Victoria via Bradford Interchange will run to an amended timetable. TransPennine Express: No trains will call at Huddersfield, but will call additionally at Brighouse. Trains between Manchester Victoria and Redcar Central will call additionally at Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd and Sowerby Bridge. Trains between Manchester Victoria and Scarborough will not call at Castleford. Rail replacement buses will run between Stalybridge, Brighouse, Huddersfield and Wakefield Kirkgate. From Monday to Friday, buses will also run between Manchester Airport and Huddersfield, and between Marsden and Brighouse. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Northern on or before Friday 15 January and with TransPennine Express on or before Friday January 8, 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 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 12:32

Operators: Northern, TransPennine Express

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Planned work / notice

Amended late night Northern service to / from Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 2 to Thursday 5 November

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 5 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 21 Oct 2026, 11:54

Various Northern routes to / from Manchester Piccadilly

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Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Manchester Piccadilly area, closing some lines. The 22:23 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will call additionally at Heald Green. The 22:46 Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 22:52 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 22:57 Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Manchester Piccadilly. The 23:11 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at stations between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Manchester Piccadilly. The 23:13 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:16 Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:23 Manchester Piccadilly to Hazel Grove service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will be diverted via Romiley and will not call at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Romiley to Stockport. The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run. The 23:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will depart at 23:37, will be diverted to run via Heald Green and will not call at stations between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow to serve these stations. 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, 11:54

Operators: Northern

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Planned work / notice

Amended services via Blackburn on Sunday 1 November

From 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 21 Oct 2026, 10:40

Between Blackpool North and Leeds / York , between Manchester Victoria and Blackburn via Todmorden / Darwen, and also between Preston and Colne

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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

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Planned work / notice

Amended late night Northern service to / from Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 11 to Thursday 14 January

From 11 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 14 Jan 2027, 23:59

Source updated 19 Oct 2026, 05:19

Various Northern routes to / from Manchester Piccadilly

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Engineering work is taking place overnight between Hadfield and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines. The 22:45 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly will be diverted via Hazel Grove and Stockport and will not call at New Mills Central, Strines, Marple, Romiley, Bredbury, Brinnigton, Reddish North, Ryder Brow, Belle Vue and Ashburys. A bus will be provided between Chinley and Manchester Piccadilly to serve these stations. The 23:16 Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield service will not run. The 21:55 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will be extended to Macclesfield in its place. The 23:18 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:25 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:29 Manchester Piccadilly to Glossop service will not run. A bus will be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield calling at Ashburys, Gorton, Guide Bridge, Flowery Field, Newton for Hyde, Godley, Glossop and Dinting. A mini-bus will be provided between Godley and Hadfield calling at Hattersley, Broadbottom, Glossop and Dinting. The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run. The 22:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will call additionally at Mauldeth Road, Burnage, East Didsbury, Gatley and Heald Green. 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, 05:19

Operators: Northern

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Planned work / notice

Amended Northern service between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North until 17:00 on Sunday 10 January

From 10 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59

Source updated 19 Oct 2026, 05:11

Between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North

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Engineering work is taking place between Buckshaw Parkway and Preston until 16:50, closing some lines. Trains between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North will run between Manchester Airport and Wigan North Western, calling at Farnworth, Westhoughton, Hindley and Ince. A shuttle train service will run between Bolton and Blackrod. A replacement bus service will run between Horwich Parkway and Preston. Train services are available between Manchester stations and Bolton, and between Preston and Blackpool North. 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 10 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 05:11

Operators: Northern

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Planned work / notice

Amended 21:24 York to Blackpool North on Sunday 3 January

From 3 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59

Source updated 15 Oct 2026, 12:19

Between York and Blackpool North

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Engineering work is taking place between Preston and Blackpool North, closing some lines. The 21:24 York to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A replacement bus will be provided from Preston to Blackpool North. 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 3 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Oct 2026, 12:19

Operators: Northern

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Planned work / notice

Amended 05:35 Blackpool North to Crewe service on Monday 23 November

From 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 14 Oct 2026, 11:29

Avanti West Coast between Blackpool North and Crewe

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Engineering work is taking place between Blackpool North and Preston, closing some lines early on Monday morning. As a result, the 05:35 Blackpool North to Crewe service will be amended to start from Preston at 06:00. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on alternative train services between Blackpool North and Preston. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:29

Operators: Avanti West Coast

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Planned work / notice

Buses replace early morning / late evening trains between Blackpool North / Blackpool South and Preston from Monday 23 to Friday 27 November

From 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 14 Oct 2026, 11:12

Between Blackpool North and Manchester Airport, and also between Blackpool South and Preston

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Engineering work is taking place between Blackpool North / Blackpool South and Preston, closing all lines early morning / late night from Monday to Friday mornings. Monday: The 04:59 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will start from Preston at 05:25. A replacement bus will run from Blackpool North to Preston, departing Blackpool North earlier than usual at 04:10 and connecting with the amended train service Monday to Thursday: The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A replacement bus will run from Preston to Blackpool North. Monday to Friday: The 05:29 Blackpool South to Preston service will start from Blackpool North. A replacement bus will run from Blackpool South earlier than usual, at 04:55, to Kirkham & Wesham, connecting with the amended train 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 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:12

Operators: Northern

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Planned work / notice

Buses replace trains between Blackburn and Colne / Burnley Manchester Road on Sunday 22 November

From 22 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 14 Oct 2026, 10:54

Northern between Blackburn and Manchester Victoria via Rochdale, between Blackpool North and York, and also between Blackpool South / Preston and Colne

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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

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Planned work / notice

Amended 22:45 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North on Sunday 22 November

From 22 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 14 Oct 2026, 10:54

Northern between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North

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Engineering work is taking place between Preston and Blackpool North, closing all lines. As a result, the 22:45 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A replacement bus will run from Preston to Blackpool North. 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

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Planned work / notice

Amended Northern service between Blackpool North and Manchester Airport from Monday 4 to Thursday 7 January

From 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 7 Jan 2027, 23:59

Source updated 13 Oct 2026, 15:23

Between Blackpool North and Manchester Airport

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Engineering work is taking place overnight between Blackpool North and Preston, closing some lines. Monday: The 04:59 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will start from Preston. A bus will be provided from Blackpool North to Preston, departing Blackpool North at 04:10 to connect with the train at Preston. Monday to Thursday: The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A bus will be provided from Preston to Blackpool North. 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 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 7 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 15:23

Operators: Northern

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Planned work / notice

No trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport until 10:00 on Sunday 27 December

From 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 13 Oct 2026, 15:23

Avanti West Coast between Manchester Piccadilly and London Euston CrossCountry between Manchester Piccadilly and Bournemouth Northern between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester / Buxton / Crewe / New Mills Central / Sheffield, between Manchester Airport and Liverpool Lime Street / Blackpool North / Barrow-in-Furness TransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and Sheffield / Cleethorpes, between Manchester Airport and Glasgow Central, and between Manchester Piccadilly and Cleethorpes / Scarborough / Redcar Central Transport for Wales between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe / Swansea

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Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport, closing all lines until 10:00. Avanti West Coast: Until 10:00 on Sunday, no service will run to / from Manchester Piccadilly. CrossCountry: The 08:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth service will start from Birmingham International. The 09:27 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth service will start from Stockport. You may travel on Transport for Wales replacement bus services between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport at no extra cost to help you complete your journey. Northern: Before 10:00, buses will replace trains between: Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport TransPennine Express: It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back at a later date for more information. Transport for Wales: As a result: The 08:32 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not run The 09:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea service will start from Crewe at 10:12 Rail replacement buses will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe to complete these journeys. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern or Transport for Wales, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling with TransPennine Express, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail 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 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 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 15:23

Operators: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales

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Planned work / notice

Amended service between Doncaster / Leeds / Selby and York from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October

From 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Oct 2026, 23:59

Source updated 13 Oct 2026, 12:24

CrossCountry between Penzance / Bristol Temple Meads / Sheffield / Leeds and Edinburgh, between Plymouth and York / Newcastle / Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / Dundee / Aberdeen, between Birmingham New Street and York / Newcastle / Edinburgh, between Reading and York / Newcastle, and also between Derby and Newcastle Northern between Blackpool North / Blackburn / Hebden Bridge / Halifax / Sheffield / Leeds / Selby and York, and also between York and Hull / Bridlington / Scarborough TransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and York / Newcastle, between Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport and York / Scarborough, and also between Manchester Victoria and Redcar Central

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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

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Planned work / notice

Buses replace trains between Doncaster / Leeds and Darlington on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October

From 24 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 25 Oct 2026, 23:59

Source updated 13 Oct 2026, 10:54

CrossCountry between Penzance / Bristol Temple Meads / Sheffield / Leeds and Edinburgh, between Plymouth and York / Newcastle / Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / Dundee / Aberdeen, between Birmingham New Street and York / Newcastle / Edinburgh, between Reading and York / Newcastle, and also between Derby and Newcastle Grand Central between London Kings Cross and Sunderland LNER between London Kings Cross and York / Newcastle / Berwick-upon-Tweed / Edinburgh / Aberdeen / Inverness, between Doncaster and Newcastle / Edinburgh, and also between York and Edinburgh Lumo between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh / Glasgow Queen Street Northern between Blackpool North / Blackburn / Hebden Bridge / Halifax / Sheffield / Leeds / Selby and York, and also between York and Hull / Bridlington / Scarborough TransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and York / Newcastle, between Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Victoria / Manchester Airport and York / Scarborough / Darlington / Redcar Central, and also between York and Scarborough / Darlington / Redcar Central / Saltburn / Newcastle

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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

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Planned work / notice

Amended 05:29 Blackpool South to Preston service from Monday 4 to Friday 8 January

From 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 8 Jan 2027, 23:59

Source updated 13 Oct 2026, 05:05

Between Blackpool South and Preston

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Engineering work is taking place overnight between Blackpool South and Kirkham & Wesham, closing some lines. The 05:29 Blackpool South to Preston service will start from Blackpool North. A bus will run from Blackpool South to Kirkham & Wesham, departing Blackpool South earlier at 04:55 and connecting with the amended train at Kirkham & Wesham. 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 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 8 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 05:05

Operators: Northern

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Planned work / notice

Amended 22:45 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North on Sunday 3 January

From 3 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59

Source updated 12 Oct 2026, 13:46

Between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North

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Engineering work is taking place between Preston and Blackpool North, closing some lines. The 22:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A bus will be provided from Preston to Blackpool North. 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 3 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 13:46

Operators: Northern

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Planned work / notice

Buses replace trains between Doncaster / Leeds and York / Darlington on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November

From 31 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 12 Oct 2026, 13:37

CrossCountry between Penzance / Bristol Temple Meads / Sheffield / Leeds and Edinburgh, between Plymouth and York / Newcastle / Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / Dundee / Aberdeen, between Birmingham New Street and York / Newcastle / Edinburgh, between Reading and York / Newcastle, and also between Derby and Newcastle Grand Central between London Kings Cross and Sunderland LNER between London Kings Cross and York / Newcastle / Berwick-upon-Tweed / Edinburgh / Aberdeen / Inverness, between Doncaster and Newcastle / Edinburgh, and also between York and Edinburgh Lumo between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh / Glasgow Queen Street Northern between Blackpool North / Blackburn / Hebden Bridge / Halifax / Sheffield / Leeds / Selby and York, and also between York and Hull / Bridlington / Scarborough TransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and York / Newcastle, between Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Victoria / Manchester Airport and York / Scarborough / Darlington / Redcar Central, and also between York and Scarborough / Darlington / Redcar Central / Saltburn / Newcastle

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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

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Planned work / notice

Amended 05:35 Avanti West Coast service from Blackpool North to Crewe on Monday 4 January

From 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 4 Jan 2027, 23:59

Source updated 12 Oct 2026, 09:21

Between Blackpool North and Crewe

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Engineering work is taking place between Preston and Blackpool North, closing all lines in the early morning. As a result, the 05:35 Avanti West Coast service from Blackpool North to Crewe will now start from Preston. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 4 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 09:21

Operators: Avanti West Coast

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Planned work / notice

Amended services between Wakefield Westgate and Leeds / Selby / York on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November

From 14 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 15 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

CrossCountry between Penzance and Leeds, between Penzance / Bristol Temple Meads / Birmingham New Street / Sheffield and Edinburgh, and also between Plymouth and Leeds / York / Newcastle / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh / Dundee / Aberdeen Northern between Blackpool North / Leeds and York, and also between Halifax / Leeds and Selby / Hull TransPennine Express between Manchester Victoria and Darlington / Hull, between Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Piccadilly / Leeds and Hull, between Manchester Piccadilly / Leeds and Scarborough, between Liverpool Lime Street and Newcastle, between Manchester Airport and Redcar Central / Saltburn and also between Manchester Airport / Manchester Victoria and York

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Engineering work is taking place between Leeds and York, closing various lines. CrossCountry: Trains between Plymouth and Edinburgh will run via Doncaster and will not call at Wakefield Westgate and Leeds. On Saturday only, most trains between Reading and Newcastle will be amended to run between Reading and Leeds. On Sunday only, trains between Reading and Newcastle will run via Leeds and will not calling at Doncaster. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Northern and TransPennine Express train services or rail replacement buses between Leeds and York. Northern: Buses will replace trains between: Leeds and York Leeds and Selby An amended train service will run between Selby and Hull. TransPennine Express: Trains which usually run via Leeds will be amended to run via Castleford, and will run to an amended timetable between: Liverpool Lime Street and Newcastle Manchester Victoria and York Manchester Airport and Stalybridge Leeds and Hull (via Castleford) York and Redcar Central York and Scarborough York and Wakefield Kirkgate 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 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 15 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: CrossCountry, Northern, TransPennine Express

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Buses replace trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport on Sunday 6 December

From 6 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Northern between Corkickle / Windermere / Barrow-in-Furness / Blackpool North / Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Airport TransPennine Express between Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / Redcar Central / Saltburn / Scarborough / York / Lancaster / Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Airport Transport for Wales between Holyhead / Chester and Manchester Airport

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Engineering work is taking place between Heald Green and Manchester Airport, closing all lines. Northern: Trains between: Blackpool North and Manchester Airport will run between Blackpool North and Manchester Piccadilly only Windermere / Barrow-in-Furness and Manchester Airport will run between Windermere / Barrow-in-Furness and Manchester Oxford Road only Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Airport will run between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria Replacement buses will run between Bolton / Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport. TransPennine Express: Trains between Glasgow Central / Edinburgh and Manchester Airport will be amended to run between Glasgow Central / Edinburgh and Manchester Piccadilly only. Trains between Redcar Central and Manchester Airport will run between Redcar Central and Manchester Victoria only. Replacement buses will run between Manchester Victoria / Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport. Transport for Wales: No trains will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on local bus and tram services. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on local buses / trams by using the Transport for Greater Manchester website . 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 6 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: Northern, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales

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Amended late night Northern service to / from / via Blackburn from Monday 14 to Thursday 17 December

From 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 17 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 8 Oct 2026, 19:07

Between Between Blackpool North / Blackburn and Leeds and also between Manchester Victoria and Blackburn

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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

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Amended late night / early morning Northern services between Bolton and Preston from Monday 28 to Thursday 31 December

From 28 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 31 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 8 Oct 2026, 18:58

Northern between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North

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Engineering work is taking place between Horwich Parkway and Preston, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Thursday morning. Monday to Wednesday: The 22:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be diverted via Wigan North Western, and will not call at Lostock, Horwich Parkway, Chorley and Buckshaw Parkway. A bus will be provided from Bolton to Blackpool North, running via these stations. The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will not run. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North, departing Manchester Piccadilly at 23:45. Alternative train services are available between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly at no extra cost. The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will be diverted via (but not calling at) Wigan North Western, and will not call at stations via Horwich Parkway and Bolton. A bus will be provided from Preston to Manchester Airport to serve intermediate stations via Horwich Parkway. The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be diverted via (but not calling at) Wigan North Western, and will not call at stations via Bolton and Horwich Parkway. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North to serve stations via Horwich Parkway. Tuesday to Thursday: The 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will depart at 05:06 and run later than normally advertised 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 28 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 31 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 18:58

Operators: Northern

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Planned work / notice

Amended late night Northern services to / from Liverpool Lime Street from Monday 14 to Thursday 17 December

From 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 17 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 8 Oct 2026, 11:42

Various Northern routes to / from Liverpool Lime Street

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Engineering work is taking place overnight between Broad Green and Liverpool Lime Street closing some lines. The 22:17 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will not call at stations between St Helens Central and Liverpool Lime Street. A bus will be provided from St Helens Central to Liverpool Lime Street. The 22:43 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will run between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street. The 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will depart at 23:22 and run earlier than normally advertised to Broad Green. A bus will be provided from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria, departing Liverpool Lime Street at 23:30 and stopping to drop off only from Broad Green. 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 8 Oct 2026, 11:42

Operators: Northern

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Planned work / notice

Amended late night / early morning Northern service to / from Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 9 to Friday 13 November

From 9 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 1 Oct 2026, 12:02

Various routes to / from Manchester Piccadilly

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Engineering work is taking place overnight between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 21:21 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Manchester Airport. The 22:23 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 22:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow service will terminate at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Wilmslow. The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street, calling at stations via Manchester Airport and stopping to drop off only from Manchester Piccadilly. The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Stockport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, stopping to set down only from Manchester Oxford Road. The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, stopping to set down only from Manchester Piccadilly. Tuesday to Friday: The 00:44 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided between Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly, calling at Manchester Airport. The 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly. 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 9 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 12:02

Operators: Northern

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Amended late night / early morning Northern service to / from Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 21 to Thursday 24 December

From 21 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 24 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 1 Oct 2026, 08:55

Various Northern routes to / from via Manchester Piccadilly

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Engineering work is taking place overnight between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly area, closing some lines. Monday to Wednesday: The 21:21 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Manchester Airport. The 22:23 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 22:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow service will terminate at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Wilmslow. The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street, calling at stations via Manchester Airport and stopping to set down only from Manchester Piccadilly. The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Stockport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, stopping to drop off only from Manchester Oxford Road. The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, stopping to set down only from Manchester Piccadilly. Tuesday to Thursday: The 00:44 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided between Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly, calling at Manchester Airport. The 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly. Late-evening trains will not run on Thursday 24 December. 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 21 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 24 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 08:55

Operators: Northern

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Planned work / notice

Amended late night / early morning Northern service to / from Liverpool Lime Street from Monday 2 to Thursday 5 November

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 5 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 24 Sept 2026, 12:02

Various Northern routes to / from Liverpool Lime Street

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Engineering work is taking place overnight between Broad Green and Liverpool Lime Street closing some lines. The 22:17 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will not call at stations between St Helens Central and Liverpool Lime Street. A bus will be provided from St Helens Central to Liverpool Lime Street. The 22:43 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will run between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street. The 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will depart at 23:20 and run earlier than normally advertised to Broad Green. A bus will be provided from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria, departing Liverpool Lime Street at 23:30 and stopping to drop off only from Broad Green. 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, 12:02

Operators: Northern

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Planned work / notice

Amended late night Northern service to / from Blackburn from Monday 2 to Thursday 5 November

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 5 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 24 Sept 2026, 12:01

Between Blackpool North / Blackburn and Leeds and also between Manchester Victoria and Blackburn

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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

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Buses replace trains between Blackburn and Clitheroe / Colne / Burnley Manchester Road on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November

From 28 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 24 Sept 2026, 07:42

Between Blackpool South / Preston and Colne and between Blackpool North and York and also between Manchester Victoria and Blackburn via Todmordon

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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

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Planned work / notice

Amended late night Northern service to / from Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 14 to Thursday 17 December

From 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 17 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 21 Sept 2026, 16:07

Various route to / from / via Manchester Piccadilly

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Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Manchester Piccadilly area, closing some lines. The 22:46 Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent train will not run and will replaced by a bus The 22:53 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly train will not run and will replaced by a bus The 22:57 Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Manchester Piccadilly The 23:11 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at stations between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Manchester Piccadilly The 23:13 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester train will not run and will replaced by a bus The 23:16 Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield train will not run and will replaced by a bus The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will call additionally at Mauldeth Road, Burnage and Gatley The 23:23 Manchester Piccadilly to Hazel Grove train will not run and will replaced by a bus. The 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will be diverted via Romiley and will not call at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Romiley to Stockport The 23:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will depart at 23:37, will be diverted to run via Heald Green and will not call at stations between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow to serve these stations The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run 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 21 Sept 2026, 16:07

Operators: Northern

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Planned work / notice

Buses replace late night / early morning Northern trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Wigan North Western / Preston / Manchester from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October

From 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Oct 2026, 23:59

Source updated 16 Sept 2026, 12:31

Northern between Liverpool Lime Street and Preston / Blackpool North / Manchester Victoria / Manchester Airport / Wilmslow

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Engineering work is taking place between Liverpool Lime Street and Rainhill / Wigan, and between Patricroft and Manchester Victoria, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Monday to Thursday: The 22:20 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will be amended, and will not call at stations between Wigan North Western and Liverpool Lime Street. A bus will be provided from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street to serve these stations. The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street. The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport. The 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Preston service will be bus replaced throughout. The 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will be bus replaced throughout. Tuesday to Friday: The 05:30 Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street service will not run. You can use your tickets at no extra cost on the 05:32 Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street service, which will depart Manchester Piccadilly and 05:54 and Manchester Oxford Road at 05:57. 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 16 Sept 2026, 12:31

Operators: Northern

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Planned work / notice

Buses replace late night trains between Preston / Wigan North Western / Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street from Monday 7 to Thursday 10 December

From 7 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 10 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 15 Sept 2026, 11:52

Northern between Blackpool North / Preston / Wilmslow / Manchester Airport / Manchester Victoria and Liverpool Lime Street

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Engineering work is taking place between Wigan North Western / Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street, closing various lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings. As a result: The 22:20 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will not call at stations between Wigan North Western and Liverpool Lime Street. A bus will run from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street to serve these stations The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will run from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport The 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Preston service will be replaced by a bus throughout The 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria 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, 11:52

Operators: Northern

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Planned work / notice

Amended 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service on Wednesday 9 December

From 9 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 9 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 15 Sept 2026, 11:40

Northern between Blackpool North and Manchester Airport

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Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Mauldeth Road, closing all lines on Wednesday evening. As a result, the 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport 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 9 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 9 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Sept 2026, 11:40

Operators: Northern

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Planned work / notice

Amended late night Northern service to / from Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 30 November to Thursday 3 December

From 30 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 3 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 10 Sept 2026, 16:24

Between Sheffield / Macclesfield / New Mills Central / Manchester Airport / Glossop and Manchester Piccadilly

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Engineering work is taking place overnight between Hadfield and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines. The following trains will be impacted by this work: The 22:45 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will be diverted via Hazel Grove and Stockport and will not call at New Mills Central, Strines, Marple, Romiley, Bredbury, Brinnigton, Reddish North, Ryder Brow, Belle Vue and Ashburys. A bus will be provided between Chinley and Manchester Piccadilly to serve these stations. The 23:16 Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield service will not run. The 21:55 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will be extended to Macclesfield. The 23:18 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:25 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:29 Manchester Piccadilly to Glossop service will not run. A bus will be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield, calling at Ashburys, Gorton, Guide Bridge, Flowery Field, Newton for Hyde, Godley, Glossop and Dinting. A mini-bus will be provided between Godley and Hadfield, calling at Hattersley, Broadbottom, Glossop and Dinting. The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run. Please note, the 22:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will call additionally at Mauldeth Road, Burnage, East Didsbury, Gatley and Heald Green. 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 10 Sept 2026, 16:24

Operators: Northern

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Planned work / notice

Amended late night Northern service to / from Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 19 to Thursday 22 October

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59

Source updated 9 Sept 2026, 11:05

Various Northern routes to / from Manchester Piccadilly

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Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Manchester Piccadilly area, closing some lines. Due to the above works the following trains will be amended: The 23:16 Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield train service will not run. The 21:55 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will be extended to Macclesfield in its place The 23:18 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly train will not run and will be replaced by a bus The 23:25 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central train will not run and will be replaced by a bus The 23:29 Manchester Piccadilly to Glossop train service will not run. A bus will be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield, calling at Ashburys, Gorton, Guide Bridge, Flowery Field, Newton for Hyde, Godley, Glossop and Dinting. A minibus will be provided between Godley and Hadfield, calling at Hattersley, Broadbottom, Glossop and Dinting The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport train service will not run. The 22:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service (departs Manchester Piccadilly at 23:47) will call additionally at Mauldeth Road, Burnage, East Didsbury, Gatley and Heald Green 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 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Sept 2026, 11:05

Operators: Northern

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Planned work / notice

Amended late night / early morning Northern trains between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North from Monday 16 to Friday 20 November

From 16 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 26 Aug 2026, 12:46

Northern between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North

Notice details

Engineering work is taking place between Horwich Parkway and Preston, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Monday to Thursday: The 22:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be diverted to run via Wigan North Western, and will not call at Lostock, Horwich Parkway, Chorley or Buckshaw Parkway. A bus will be provided from Bolton to Blackpool North for these stations The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will not run. A bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North, departing Manchester Piccadilly at 23:45. Other Northern train services are available between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will be diverted via (but not call at) Wigan North Western, and will not call at stations via Horwich Parkway and Bolton. A bus will run from Preston to Manchester Airport for the stations via Horwich Parkway and Bolton The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will be diverted via (but not call at) Wigan North Western, and will not call at stations via Bolton and Horwich Parkway. A bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North for these stations Tuesday to Friday: The 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will depart at 05:06, and run later than normally advertised throughout 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 16 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 26 Aug 2026, 12:46

Operators: Northern

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