Updated at: 12-Mar-2025 11:48:53: AM
Operator: Northern
Routes affected:
all Northern routes to / from / via Salford Crescent
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Description of Incident
Salford Crescent station will be closed on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September as Network Rail continues the upgrade of Salford Crescent with the addition of a new third platform.
As a result, buses will replace trains between Manchester Victoria / Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton for the duration of the works, calling at Salford Crescent.
Some services between Manchester Victoria / Manchester Piccadilly and Wigan Wallgate / Preston will be diverted.
For more information on the works, visit Network Rail’s Salford Upgrades web page.
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.
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: 29-Jan-2025 10:33:29: AM