Updated at: 06-Oct-2025 10:49:19: AM
Operator: Avanti West Coast
Routes affected:
All routes to / from / via Preston
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Buckshaw Parkway / Leyland / Lostock Hall and Preston, closing all lines.
Avanti West Coast:
Buses will replace trains between Wigan North Western and Preston.
Northern:
Trains between Manchester Airport and Preston / beyond will start / terminate at Buckshaw Parkway. Buses will operate between Buckshaw Parkway and Ormskirk / Blackpool North.
Trains between Liverpool Lime Street / Wigan North Western / Blackpool North will run to a reduced timetable between Liverpool Lime Street and Wigan North Western. Buses will be provided between Wigan North Western and and Preston (operated by Avanti West Coast), Northern customers can use these buses at no extra cost.
Trains between York / Leeds and Blackpool North will terminate / start from Blackburn. Buses will be provided between Blackburn and Preston and between Preston and Blackpool North.
Trains between Colne and Preston will start / terminate at Bamber Bridge. Buses will be provided between Blackburn and Preston.
Trains between Preston and Ormskirk will not run. Buses will operate between Buckshaw Parkway and Ormskirk via Preston.
TransPennine Express:
Buses will replace trains between:
- Buckshaw Parkway and Preston
- Preston and Carlisle
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast or Northern, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
If you are travelling with TransPennine Express, 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: 06-Oct-2025 10:49:19: AM