Operator: CrossCountry
Routes affected:CrossCountry between Reading and Manchester Piccadilly
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Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Wilmslow, closing some lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.
As a result, the 20:42 Reading to Manchester Piccadilly service will arrive at Manchester at 23:55.
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