Updated at: 07-Oct-2025 11:17:23: AM
Operator: Transport for Wales
Routes affected:
between Holyhead / Llandudno / Chester and Manchester Airport, between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street, between Birmingham International and Manchester Airport, and also between Birmingham International / Chester and Manchester Piccadilly
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place in the Chester area, closing some lines overnight.
Tuesday to Thursday:
The 19:42 Llandudno to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road.
The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus service will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly (not calling at Warrington Bank Quay).
The 21:52 Chester to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus service will run from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Piccadilly.
The 22:01 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway.
The 22:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service will start from Manchester Oxford Road earlier than usual at 22:04 and run earlier throughout.
The 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Chester service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Liverpool South Parkway to Chester.
Wednesday to Friday:
The 00:24 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus throughout.
The 00:51 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will run between Chester and Holyhead only. A replacement bus service will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester.
The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly.
The 05:20 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service will start from Warrington Bank Quay at 06:21. A replacement bus service will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Warrington Bank Quay.
Ticket acceptance:
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Northern and TransPennine Express services between:
- Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Lime Street
- Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly / East Didsbury (Northern only) / Manchester Airport.
Check before you travel:
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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: 28-Jul-2025 08:41:47: AM