Updated at: 02-Sep-2025 09:28:36: AM
Operator: Northern
Routes affected:
Various Northern routes to / from Liverpool Lime Street
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Liverpool Lime Street and Edge Hill, closing some lines.
Monday to Tuesday:
The 22:43 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street.
The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport.
The 23:15 Liverpool Lime Street to Preston service will be bus replaced throughout.
The 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will be bus replaced throughout.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 05:30 Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street service will not run. You are advised to use the 05:32 Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street service (dep Manchester Piccadilly 05:54 and Manchester Oxford Road 05:57).
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: 02-Sep-2025 09:28:36: AM