Northern Status | Buses replace trains between Clitheroe and Ribblehead, and between Skipton and Appleby on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April





Updated at: 12-Mar-2025 11:48:53: AM

Operator:  Northern

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Routes affected:

between Nottingham / Sheffield / Leeds and Carlisle, and between Leeds / Rochdale and Ribblehead

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Description of Incident

Engineering work is taking place between Settle and Kirkby Stephen, closing all lines.

On Saturday and Sunday, buses will replace trains between Clitheroe and Ribblehead and between Skipton and Appleby.

The following services will terminate at Blackburn:

  • 07:52 Rochdale to Ribblehead
  • 11:08 Ribblehead to Rochdale
  • 14:52 Rochdale to Ribblehead
  • 18:05 Ribblehead to Rochdale

Trains will continue to run as usual between Skipton and Lancaster.

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.

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This page created on: 14-Jan-2025 07:37:33: AM

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