Updated at: 01-Oct-2025 07:45:54: AM
Operator: Transport for Wales
Routes affected:
Various Transport for Wales services via Manchester Airport
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A rail replacement bus will be provided for stations to Manchester Piccadilly.
Monday to Wednesday:
21:52 Chester to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. You should use other operators’ services to complete your journey.
23:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will start from Chester with rail replacement bus to run Manchester Piccadilly to Chester.
Tuesday to Friday:
00:24 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport will not run and will be replaced by a bus between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.
05:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno will start from Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus will be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Warrington Bank Quay.
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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