Updated at: 22-Sep-2025 08:11:02: AM
Operator: Northern
Routes affected:
Between Manchester Airport / Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Carnforth and Barrow-in-Furness , closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
The 21:45 Millom to Preston service will terminate at Barrow-in-Furness. A bus will be provided from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston.
The 21:59 Manchester Airport to Barrow-in-Furness service will terminate at Lancaster. A bus will be provided from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furness. Silverdale and Arnside will be served by a minibus from Lancaster to Grange-over-Sands.
The 22:09 Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furness service will be bus replace throughout. Silverdale and Arnside will be served by a minibus from Lancaster to Grange-over-Sands.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:58 Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Airport service will start from Lancaster. A bus will be provided from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster, departing Barrow-in-Furness at 03:45 to connect with the train at Lancaster. Arnside and Silverdale will be served by a minibus from Grange-over-Sands to 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: 22-Sep-2025 08:11:02: AM