Disruptions & planned work

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