Operator: Northern
Routes affected:Between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester
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Engineering work is taking place between Stockport and Plumley and also between Plumley and Chester, closing lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
The following trains will be cancelled in full on Monday to Thursday evenings:
- The 22:52 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
- The 23:13 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
Rail replacement buses will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.
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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