Operator: Transport for Wales
Routes affected:All routes to / from Manchester Airport
Twitter Hashtag:Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines.
The following services will be amended:
- 21:52 Chester to Manchester Airport will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A rail replacement bus will operate from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Piccadilly
- 23:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead will start from Chester at 00:47. A rail replacement bus will operate from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
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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