Engineering work is taking place between Wigan Wallgate and Southport, closing some lines.

As a result, the following trains will be affected:

Monday to Friday:

Services between Leeds and Southport will start / terminate at Wigan Wallgate.

Services from Blackburn to Southport will run up to 10 minutes later than advertised.

Services from Southport to Blackburn will run up to 10 minutes earlier than advertised.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 05:05 Preston to Colne service will start from Blackburn. A replacement bus will run from Preston to Blackburn, departing Preston at 04:45 to connect with the train service.

Check before you travel:

These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages

Bicycles:

Non folding bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time. Folding bicycles are allowed if fully folded.

Start date
29/10/2018 00:00
End date
02/11/2018
Route affected
Northern between Leeds / Blackburn and Southport


TOC(s) affected
Northern;
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