Updated at: 16-Jun-2025 15:04:43: PM
Operator: Northern
Routes affected:
Various Northern routes to / from Manchester Piccadilly
Twitter Hashtag:
Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Manchester area, closing some lines.
The 22:10 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will run as normally advertised to Altrincham, then call only at Knutsford, Northwich and Greenbank. A bus will be provided from Altrincham to Chester, calling at all stations normally served by the train.
The 22:22 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 23:12 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 terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Hazel Grove.
The 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Chinley to Manchester Piccadilly, calling at 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 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.
For the very latest National Rail information click here.
Stay informed with our real-time National Rail incidents feed, providing you with up-to-the-minute updates on disruptions and incidents affecting the UK’s railway network.
This page is dedicated to delivering accurate and timely information to the public, helping you plan your journeys better and stay ahead of any potential delays. Trust us for all your National Rail incident updates, because we understand that knowledge is the key to a smoother and more convenient travel experience.
Please check back for the latest Northern status updates and disruption travel news.
This page created on: 16-Jun-2025 15:04:43: PM