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Date	Region	Route	Changes
30 May - 26 June	Yorkshire/ North West	Wigan Wallgate/ Wigan North Western/ Huddersfield/ Bradford Interchange/ Halifax/ Brighouse and Leeds	Northern: Saturday and Sunday: Buses will replace trains between: Halifax and Leeds via Brighouse / Dewsbury Huddersfield and Leeds via Dewsbury An amended train service will run between Manchester Victoria and Leeds, running via Bradford Interchange. This service will not call at stations via Dewsbury / Brighouse. Monday to Friday: Buses will replace trains between: Huddersfield and Leeds Huddersfield and Brighouse TransPennine Express: Saturday and Sunday: The following train plan will operate between: Leeds and Newcastle Leeds and Redcar Central Wakefield Kirkgate and York Leeds and Hull York and Scarborough Manchester Airport and Huddersfield Liverpool Lime Street and Huddersfield Manchester Victoria and Huddersfield (calling at Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Sowerby Bridge) Leeds and York (calling at Cross Gates, Garforth, East Garforth and Micklefield) Replacement buses will run between: Huddersfield and Wakefield Kirkgate Huddersfield and Leeds via Dewsbury Monday to Friday: The following train plan will operate between: Liverpool Lime Street and Newcastle (does not stop at Newton-le-Willows, but will additionally call at Lea Green) Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria (calling at Newton-le-Willows) Manchester Airport and Scarborough Leeds and Hull Manchester Piccadilly and York Manchester Piccadilly and Huddersfield York and Redcar Central Replacement buses will run between: Huddersfield and Leeds via Dewsbury
27 - 28 June	Yorkshire	Leeds - Manchester Victoria via Bradford Interchange Leeds - Manchester Victoria via Dewsbury Blackpool North and York	Northern: Saturday: An amended train service will run between Manchester Victoria (and beyond) and Rochdale, and between Halifax and Leeds (via Dewsbury) Saturday and Sunday: Trains between Manchester Victoria and Leeds via Bradford Interchange will run to an amended timetable. TransPennine Express: TransPennine Express services will be diverted via Todmorden and will not call at Huddersfield but will additionally call at Brighouse. The following train plan will operate between: Manchester Victoria - Redcar Central (additionally calling at Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd and Sowerby Bridge on Saturday only) Manchester Airport - Stalybridge (Saturday only) Manchester Piccadilly - Stalybridge (Sunday only) Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle Leeds - Hull Manchester Victoria - Scarborough Wakefield Kirkgate - York Rail replacement buses will operate between: Huddersfield to Stalybridge - every 30 minutes Huddersfield to Stalybridge calling at Slaithwaite, Marsden, Greenfield, Mossley and Stalybridge - every 30 minutes - (One an hour extends to Guide Bridge on Sunday only) Huddersfield to Brighouse - every 15 minutes Huddersfield to Wakefield Kirkgate calling at Deighton and Mirfield - every hour
27 - 28 June	North East	Carlisle/ Newcastle - Middlesbrough Carlisle - Nunthorpe	Northern: Buses will replace trains between Newcastle and Horden. An amended train service will run between Carlisle and Newcastle, and between Seaham and Middlesbrough. Grand Central: Services between Sunderland and London Kings Cross will operate between Seaham / Hartlepool and London Kings Cross only. Rail replacement buses will operate between Sunderland and Seaham / Hartlepool. On Sunday the first train to London will start from Eaglescliffe at 09:24, with the replacement bus running from Sunderland at 07:40 to Eaglescliffe to connect with the train.
28 June	North West	Manchester Victoria - Southport Manchester Airport - Blackpool North/ Barrow-in-Furness/ Windermere	Northern: Replacement buses will run between: Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton Manchester Victoria and Wigan North Western via Walkden Trains to / from Blackpool North will be diverted to run via Wigan North Western, and will not run via Chorley / Bolton. TransPennine Express: After 14:00, no trains will call at Bolton. Customers wanting to travel to / from Bolton are advised to use alternative services. Trains will terminate at Wigan North Western.
29 June - 1 July	North West	Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street	The 22:20 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will not call at stations between St Helens Central and Liverpool Lime Street. A bus will be provided from St Helens Central to Liverpool Lime Street, calling at intermediate stations The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street The 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will depart at 23:20 and run earlier than normally advertised to Broad Green. A bus will be provided from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria, departing Liverpool Lime Street at 23:30 and stopping to drop off only from Broad Green onwards
29 June - 1 July	North West	Manchester Victoria - Wigan Wallgate/ Southport	After 23:00 each night, trains will be diverted to run via Bolton/ Westhoughton, and will not call at Swinton (Manchester), Moorside, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold or Daisy Hill. Replacement buses will run between Manchester Victoria and Wigan Wallgate, serving these stations.
29 June - 2 July	North West	Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport/ Macclesfield/ Stoke-on-Trent/ Crewe	The 22:46 Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent service will be bus replaced throughout The 23:11 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at stations between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Manchester Piccadilly The 23:16 Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield service will be bus replaced throughout The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run. You should use the 22:23 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service instead, which will call additionally at Heald Green The 23:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will depart at 23:37, will be diverted to run via Heald Green and will not call at stations between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow to serve these stations
29 June - 2 July	North West	Sheffield - Manchester Piccadilly	The 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will be diverted to run via Romiley, and will not call at Stockport. A replacement bus will run from Romiley to Stockport.
29 June - 2 July	North West	Manchester Piccadilly - Hazel Grove/ Buxton	The 22:57 Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Manchester Piccadilly The 23:23 Manchester Piccadilly to Hazel Grove service will be bus replaced throughout
29 June - 2 July	North West	Chester - Manchester Piccadilly	The following trains will not run, and will be replaced by buses: The 22:53 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly service The 23:13 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service
29 June - 3 July	North West	Southport/ Wigan North Western - Stalybridge Clitheroe/ Blackburn - Rochdale via Manchester Victoria Headbolt Lane - Blackburn via Rochdale	Northern: Replacement buses will run between Rochdale and Manchester Victoria. An amended train service will run between Manchester Victoria and Chester, and between Leeds and Rochdale. Trains that normally run between Stalybridge and Wigan North Western / Southport will be amended to run between Manchester Victoria and Wigan North Western / Southport only. Alternative train services will run between Stalybridge and Manchester Victoria. TransPennine Express: Train services to / from Huddersfield will diverted to run to / from Manchester Piccadilly instead of Manchester Victoria, and will run to the following amended timetable between: Manchester Piccadilly - Redcar Central Manchester Piccadilly - Newcastle Manchester Piccadilly - Hull Manchester Piccadilly - York York - Scarborough Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria

Date	Region	Route	Changes
29 June - 1 July	North West	Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street	The 22:20 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will not call at stations between St Helens Central and Liverpool Lime Street. A bus will be provided from St Helens Central to Liverpool Lime Street, calling at intermediate stations The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street The 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will depart at 23:20 and run EARLIER than normally advertised to Broad Green. A bus will be provided from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria, departing Liverpool Lime Street at 23:30 and stopping to drop off only from Broad Green onwards
29 June - 1 July	North West	Manchester Victoria - Wigan Wallgate/ Southport	After 23:00 each night, trains will be diverted to run via Bolton/ Westhoughton, and will not call at Swinton (Manchester), Moorside, Walkden, Atherton, Hag Fold or Daisy Hill. Replacement buses will run between Manchester Victoria and Wigan Wallgate, serving these stations.
29 June - 2 July	North West	Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport/ Macclesfield/ Stoke-on-Trent/ Crewe	The 22:46 Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent service will be bus replaced throughout The 23:11 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at stations between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Manchester Piccadilly The 23:16 Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield service will be bus replaced throughout The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run. You should use the 22:23 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service instead, which will call additionally at Heald Green The 23:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will depart at 23:37, will be diverted to run via Heald Green and will not call at stations between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow to serve these stations
29 June - 2 July	North West	Sheffield - Manchester Piccadilly	The 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will be diverted to run via Romiley, and will not call at Stockport. A replacement bus will run from Romiley to Stockport.
29 June - 2 July	North West	Manchester Piccadilly - Hazel Grove/ Buxton	The 22:57 Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Manchester Piccadilly The 23:23 Manchester Piccadilly to Hazel Grove service will be bus replaced throughout
29 June - 2 July	North West	Chester - Manchester Piccadilly	The following trains will not run, and will be replaced by buses: The 22:53 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly service The 23:13 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service
29 June - 3 July	North West	Southport/ Wigan North Western - Stalybridge Clitheroe/ Blackburn - Rochdale via Manchester Victoria Headbolt Lane - Blackburn via Rochdale	Northern: Replacement buses will run between Rochdale and Manchester Victoria. An amended train service will run between Manchester Victoria and Chester, and between Leeds and Rochdale. Trains that normally run between Stalybridge and Wigan North Western / Southport will be amended to run between Manchester Victoria and Wigan North Western / Southport only. Alternative train services will run between Stalybridge and Manchester Victoria. TransPennine Express: Train services to / from Huddersfield will diverted to run to / from Manchester Piccadilly instead of Manchester Victoria, and will run to the following amended timetable between: Manchester Piccadilly - Redcar Central Manchester Piccadilly - Newcastle Manchester Piccadilly - Hull Manchester Piccadilly - York York - Scarborough Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria
4 - 5 July	Yorkshire	Chester/ Manchester Victoria - Leeds via Dewsbury Manchester Victoria - Leeds via Bradford Interchange Blackpool North - York Huddersfield - Sheffield	Northern: Saturday: An amended train service will run between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale, and between Halifax and Leeds (via Dewsbury) Saturday and Sunday: Trains between Manchester Victoria and Leeds via Bradford Interchange will run to an amended timetable. Trains between Huddersfield and Sheffield will be replaced by buses between Huddersfield and Lockwood. A few early morning / late night buses will be extended to run between Huddersfield and Penistone. TransPennine Express: TransPennine Express services will be diverted via Todmorden and will not call at Huddersfield but will additionally call at Brighouse. The following train plan will operate between: Manchester Victoria - Redcar Central (additionally calling at Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd and Sowerby Bridge on Saturday only) Manchester Airport - Redcar Central (Sunday only) Manchester Airport - Stalybridge (Saturday only) Manchester Piccadilly - Stalybridge (Sunday only) Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle Leeds - Hull Manchester Victoria - Scarborough Wakefield Kirkgate - York Rail replacement buses will operate between: Huddersfield to Stalybridge - every 30 minutes Huddersfield to Stalybridge calling at Slaithwaite, Marsden, Greenfield, Mossley and Stalybridge - every 30 minutes - (One an hour extends to Guide Bridge on Sunday only) Huddersfield to Brighouse - every 15 minutes Huddersfield to Wakefield Kirkgate calling at Deighton and Mirfield - every hour
4 - 5 July	North East	Carlisle/ Newcastle - Middlesbrough Carlisle - Nunthorpe	Northern: Buses will replace trains between Newcastle and Horden. An amended train service will run between Carlisle and Newcastle, and between Seaham and Middlesbrough. Grand Central: Rail replacement buses will operate between Sunderland and Seaham / Hartlepool. On Sunday the first train to London will start from Eaglescliffe at 09:24, with the replacement bus running from Sunderland at 07:40 to Eaglescliffe to connect with the train.
4 - 5 July	North West	Routes to/ from Salford Central	No trains will call at Salford Central. Trains will still be able to pass through the station without stopping. You should instead use Salford Crescent, which is a short distance away.
4 - 5 July	North West	Clitheroe/Blackburn - Manchester Victoria	Saturday: Trains between Clitheroe / Blackburn and Manchester Victoria, will start / terminate at Bolton. Alternative train services are available between Bolton and Manchester Victoria. Sunday: Trains between Blackburn and Manchester Victoria will not call at Salford Central.
6 - 9 July	North West	Preston - Colne	The 22:51 Preston to Colne service will terminate at Rose Grove. A bus will be provided from Rose Grove to Colne.
6 - 9 July	North West	Manchester Oxford Road - Liverpool Lime Street	The 22:47 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will not call at West Allerton and Mossley Hill. A bus will be provided from Liverpool South Parkway to Liverpool Lime Street to serve these stations. The 23:28 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Warrington Central. A bus will be provided from Warrington Central to Liverpool Lime Street.
6 - 10 July	North West	Blackpool North/ Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport Crewe - Manchester Piccadilly Wilmslow - Manchester Piccadilly/ Liverpool Lime Street	Monday to Thursday: The 21:21 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Oxford Road to Manchester Airport. The 22:23 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 22:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow service will terminate at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Wilmslow. The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street, calling at stations via Manchester Airport and stopping to drop off only from Manchester Piccadilly. The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Stockport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, stopping to drop off only from Manchester Oxford Road. The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, stopping to drop off only from Manchester Piccadilly. Tuesday to Friday: The 00:44 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided between Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly, calling at Manchester Airport. The 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly.
11 - 12 July	Yorkshire	Chester/ Manchester Victoria - Leeds via Dewsbury Manchester Victoria - Leeds via Bradford Interchange Blackpool North - York Huddersfield - Sheffield	Northern: Saturday: An amended train service will run between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale, and between Halifax and Leeds (via Dewsbury) Saturday and Sunday: Trains between Manchester Victoria and Leeds via Bradford Interchange will run to an amended timetable. Trains between Huddersfield and Sheffield will be replaced by buses between Huddersfield and Lockwood. A few early morning / late night buses will be extended to run between Huddersfield and Penistone. TransPennine Express: TransPennine Express services will be diverted via Todmorden and will not call at Huddersfield but will additionally call at Brighouse. The following train plan will operate between: Manchester Victoria - Redcar Central (additionally calling at Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd and Sowerby Bridge on Saturday only) Manchester Airport - Redcar Central (Sunday only) Manchester Airport - Stalybridge (Saturday only) Manchester Piccadilly - Stalybridge (Sunday only) Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle Leeds - Hull Manchester Victoria - Scarborough Wakefield Kirkgate - York Rail replacement buses will operate between: Huddersfield to Stalybridge - every 30 minutes Huddersfield to Stalybridge calling at Slaithwaite, Marsden, Greenfield, Mossley and Stalybridge - every 30 minutes - (One an hour extends to Guide Bridge on Sunday only) Huddersfield to Brighouse - every 15 minutes Huddersfield to Wakefield Kirkgate calling at Deighton and Mirfield - every hour
11 - 12 July	North West	Routes to/ from Salford Central	No trains will call at Salford Central. Trains will still be able to pass through the station without stopping. You should instead use Salford Crescent, which is a short distance away.
11 - 12 July	North East	Carlisle/ Newcastle - Middlesbrough Carlisle - Nunthorpe	Northern: Buses will replace trains between Newcastle and Horden. An amended train service will run between Carlisle and Newcastle, and between Seaham and Middlesbrough. Grand Central: Rail replacement buses will operate between Sunderland and Seaham / Hartlepool. On Sunday the first train to London will start from Eaglescliffe at 09:24, with the replacement bus running from Sunderland at 07:40 to Eaglescliffe to connect with the train.
13 - 16 July	North West	Manchester Oxford Road - Warrington Central/ Liverpool Lime Street	22:47 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Warrington Central. A bus will be provided from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street, stopping to drop off only at Warrington Central. 22:49 Warrington Central to Manchester Oxford Road train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. 23:28 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. 23:36 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
13 - 17 July	North West	Manchester Airport - Blackpool North	The following services will be diverted via (but will not call at) Wigan North Western, and will not serve stations via Bolton and Horwich Parkway: Monday to Thursday: 22:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North Buses will operate between Manchester Piccadilly and Preston via Bolton and Horwich Parkway. Tuesday to Friday: 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North You are advised to use the next available Northern service to travel via Bolton and Horwich Parkway. You can do so at no extra cost.
14 - 17 July	North West	Preston - Colne	The 05:21 Preston to Colne service will start from Blackburn. A bus will be provided from Preston to Blackburn, departing Preston at 04:31 to connect with the train at Blackburn.
15 - 16 July	North West	Manchester Piccadilly - Rose Hill Marple/ Sheffield	20:21 Manchester Piccadilly to Rose Hill Marple will depart at 20:36 and run later than normal throughout. 21:48 Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield will terminate at New Mills Central. A bus will be provided from New Mills Central to Sheffield, departing at 22:30 and calling at all stations except Edale. 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus (not calling at Edale). Customers wishing to travel to / from Edale should contact Northern's Customer Experience Centre (0800 200 6060) to arrange alternative transport.
18 - 19 July	North West	Routes to/ from Salford Central	No trains will call at Salford Central. Trains will still be able to pass through the station without stopping. You should instead use Salford Crescent, which is a short distance away.
18 - 19 July	North East	Carlisle/ Newcastle - Middlesbrough Carlisle - Nunthorpe	Northern: Buses will replace trains between Newcastle and Middlesbrough. Grand Central: Buses will replace trains between Sunderland and Eaglescliffe. Trains will run between Eaglescliffe and London Kings Cross.
18 - 19 July	Yorkshire	Chester/ Manchester Victoria and Leeds via Dewsbury Manchester Victoria - Leeds via Bradford Interchange Blackpool North - York Huddersfield - Sheffield	Northern: Saturday: An amended train service will run between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale, and between Halifax and Leeds (via Dewsbury) Saturday and Sunday: Trains between Manchester Victoria and Leeds via Bradford Interchange will run to an amended timetable. Trains between Huddersfield and Sheffield will be replaced by buses between Huddersfield and Lockwood. A few early morning / late night buses will be extended to run between Huddersfield and Penistone. TransPennine Express: TransPennine Express services will be diverted via Todmorden and will not call at Huddersfield but will additionally call at Brighouse. The following train plan will operate between: Manchester Victoria - Redcar Central (additionally calling at Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd and Sowerby Bridge on Saturday only) Manchester Airport - Redcar Central (Sunday only) Manchester Airport - Stalybridge (Saturday only) Manchester Piccadilly - Stalybridge (Sunday only) Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle Leeds - Hull Manchester Victoria - Scarborough Wakefield Kirkgate - York Rail replacement buses will operate between: Stalybridge and Huddersfield - every 30 minutes Stalybridge and Huddersfield calling at Mossley, Greenfield, Marsden and Slaithwaite - every 30 minutes - (One an hour extends to Guide Bridge on Sunday only) Huddersfield and Brighouse - every 15 minutes Huddersfield and Wakefield Kirkgate calling at Deighton and Mirfield - every hour
18 - 19 July	North West	Clitheroe/ Blackburn - Manchester Victoria	Saturday: Trains between Clitheroe / Blackburn and Manchester Victoria will start / terminate at Bolton. Alternative train services are available between Bolton and Manchester Victoria. Sunday: Trains between Blackburn and Manchester Victoria will not call at Salford Central.
19 July	Yorkshire	Bradford Forster Square - Leeds/ Skipton	Northern: Trains between Leeds and Skipton will call additionally at Kirkstall Forge and Apperley Bridge. Trains between Bradford Forster Square and Skipton will be diverted to start / terminate at Leeds and will not call at Frizinghall. Trains between Leeds and Bradford Forster Square will not run. Trains between Leeds / Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley will not run. Buses will be provided between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley / Ilkley. LNER: LNER trains will start / terminate at Leeds. You can use other train services between Bradford Forster Square and Leeds at no extra cost.
19 July	North West	Manchester Airport/ York - Blackpool North	The following trains will terminate at Preston and be replaced by a bus between Preston and Blackpool North: The 21:23 York to Blackpool North service The 22:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service
20 July	North West	Blackpool North - Manchester Airport	The 04:59 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will start from Preston. A bus will be provided from Blackpool North to Preston, departing Blackpool North at 04:10 to connect with the train at Preston.
20 - 23 July	North West	Manchester Airport - Blackpool North	The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will terminate at Preston. A bus will be provided from Preston to Blackpool North.
20 - 23 July	North West	Manchester Oxford Road - Liverpool Lime Street	The 23:28 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Warrington Central. A bus will be provided from Warrington Central to Liverpool Lime Street.
20 - 24 July	North West	Blackpool South - Preston	As a result, the 05:29 Blackpool South to Preston service will be amended to start from Blackpool North at 05:42. A replacement bus will run earlier than usual from Blackpool South at 04:50 to Kirkham & Wesham, connecting with amended train service.
20 - 24 July	North West	Routes to/ from Manchester Piccadilly	Monday to Thursday: The 22:06 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will terminate at Alderley Edge. A bus will be provided from Alderley Edge to Crewe. The 22:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow service will terminate at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Wilmslow. The 22:59 Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly train will not run and will replaced by a bus. The 23:01 Manchester Piccadilly to Alderley Edge service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Alderley Edge. The 23:10 Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton service will not run. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Buxton. Train services are available from Manchester Piccadilly to Stockport. The 23:12 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Stockport. A bus will be provided from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly. The 23:23 Manchester Piccadilly to Hazel Grove service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Hazel Grove. The 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Chinley to Stockport. The 23:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Crewe. Tuesday to Friday: The 00:44 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly.
25 - 26 July	Yorkshire/ North West	Chester/ Manchester Victoria and Leeds via Dewsbury Manchester Victoria - Leeds via Bradford Interchange Blackpool North - York Huddersfield - Sheffield	Northern: Saturday: An amended train service will run between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale, and between Halifax and Leeds (via Dewsbury) Saturday and Sunday: Trains between Manchester Victoria and Leeds via Bradford Interchange will run to an amended timetable. Trains between Huddersfield and Sheffield will be replaced by buses between Huddersfield and Lockwood. A few early morning / late night buses will be extended to run between Huddersfield and Penistone. TransPennine Express: TransPennine Express services will be diverted via Todmorden and will not call at Huddersfield but will additionally call at Brighouse. The following train plan will operate between: Manchester Victoria - Redcar Central (additionally calling at Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd and Sowerby Bridge on Saturday only) Manchester Airport - Redcar Central (Sunday only) Manchester Airport - Stalybridge (Saturday only) Manchester Piccadilly - Stalybridge (Sunday only) Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle Leeds - Hull Manchester Victoria - Scarborough Wakefield Kirkgate - York Rail replacement buses will operate between: Huddersfield to Stalybridge - every 30 minutes Huddersfield to Stalybridge calling at Slaithwaite, Marsden, Greenfield, Mossley and Stalybridge - every 30 minutes - (One an hour extends to Guide Bridge on Sunday only) Huddersfield to Brighouse - every 15 minutes Huddersfield to Wakefield Kirkgate calling at Deighton and Mirfield - every hour
26 July	North West	Routes to/ from Salford Central	No trains will call at Salford Central. Trains will still be able to pass through the station without stopping. You should instead use Salford Crescent, which is a short distance away.
26 July	Yorkshire	Bradford Forster Square - Shipley/ Ilkley/ Leeds/ Skipton Leeds and Ilkley/ Bradford Forster Square/ Skipton	Northern: Trains between Leeds and Skipton will call additionally at Kirkstall Forge and Apperley Bridge. Trains between Bradford Forster Square and Skipton will be diverted to start / terminate at Leeds and will not call at Frizinghall. Trains between Leeds and Bradford Forster Square will not run. Trains between Leeds / Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley will not run. Buses will be provided between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley / Ilkley. LNER: Trains will start / terminate at Leeds. You can use other train services at no extra cost between Bradford Forster Square and Leeds.
27 - 30 July	North West	Blackburn/ Rochdale - Clitheroe	The 21:52 Rochdale to Clitheroe service will terminate at Blackburn. A bus will be provided from Blackburn to Clitheroe. The 23:42 Clitheroe to Blackburn train service will be replaced by a bus.
27 - 30 July	North West	Routes to/ from Manchester Piccadilly	The 23:16 Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield service will not run. The 21:55 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will be extended to Macclesfield in its place. The 23:18 New Mills Central to Manchester Piccadilly train will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:25 Manchester Piccadilly to New Mills Central train will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:29 Manchester Piccadilly to Glossop service will not run. A bus will be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield, calling at Ashburys, Gorton, Guide Bridge, Flowery Field, Newton for Hyde, Godley, Glossop and Dinting. A mini-bus will be provided between Godley and Hadfield, calling at Hattersley, Broadbottom, Glossop and Dinting. The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run. The 22:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will call additionally at Mauldeth Road, Burnage, East Didsbury, Gatley and Heald Green.
27 - 31 July	North West	Stalybridge/ Manchester Oxford Road/ Manchester Victoria/ Blackburn - Southport	Trains between Manchester stations and Southport will start / terminate at Wigan Wallgate or Wigan North Western. Buses will operate between Wigan Wallgate and Southport.

Date	Region	Route	Changes
1 - 2 August	Yorkshire	Bradford Forster Square and Shipley / Ilkley / Leeds / Skipton, and also between Ilkley / Skipton and Leeds/Bradford Forster Square	Trains between Skipton and Leeds will call additionally at Kirkstall Forge and Apperley Bridge. Trains between Ilkley and Leeds will run as normal. Trains between Bradford Forster Square and Skipton will be diverted to run between Ilkley and Skipton to an amended timetable. Trains between Leeds / Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley will be diverted to run between Ilkley and Skipton to an amended timetable. Trains between Bradford Forster Square and Leeds will not run. Buses will be provided between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley / Ilkley
1 - 2 August	Yorkshire	Northern between Chester / Manchester Victoria and Leeds via Dewsbury, between Manchester Victoria and Leeds via Bradford Interchange, and between Blackpool North and York and between Huddersfield and Sheffield All TransPennine Express services via Huddersfield	Saturday: An amended train service will run between Manchester Victoria and Todmorden, and between Halifax and Leeds (via Dewsbury). Saturday and Sunday: Trains between Manchester Victoria and Leeds via Bradford Interchange will run to an amended timetable. Trains between Huddersfield and Sheffield will be replaced by buses between Huddersfield and Lockwood. A few early morning / late night buses will be extended to run between Huddersfield and Penistone. TransPennine Express: TransPennine Express services will be diverted via Todmorden and will not call at Huddersfield but will additionally call at Brighouse
1 August	West	Southport and Manchester Oxford Road	The 06:03 Southport to Manchester Oxford Road service will start from Wigan Wallgate at 06:37.
3 - 7 August	West	All routes to Liverpool Lime Street	Monday to Thursday: The 22:20 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will not call at stations between Wigan North Western and Liverpool Lime Street. A bus will be provided from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street at 23:17 The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street at 23:41 The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will start from Manchester Oxford Road at 23:59. A bus will be provided from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport at 23:00 The 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Preston service will be replaced by a bus, departing slightly earlier at 23:15 The 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will be replaced by a bus Tuesday to Friday: The 05:30 Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street service will not run. Customers are advised to use the 05:32 Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street service instead
3 - 6 August	Manchester	Blackburn and Manchester Victoria	The 23:20 Blackburn to Manchester Victoria service will not run and will be replaced by a bus throughout.
8 - 9 August	Manchester	Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield / Glossop	Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield / Glossop will not run. Rail replacement buses will operate between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield, calling at all stations except Hattersley and Broadbottom. A minibus service will be provided between Godley and Hadfield, calling at Hattersley, Broadbottom, Glossop and Dinting.
8 - 9 August	West / Yorkshire	Blackpool North / Leeds and York and also between Halifax and Hull	Services between Blackpool North and York will run between Blackpool North and Leeds only. Services between Halifax and Hull will run between Halifax and Leeds only. Services between Leeds and York via Bradford Interchange will not run. Rail replacement buses will run between: Leeds and York Leeds and Selby Train services are available between Selby and Hull.
8 - 9 August	Yorkshire	Leeds and Nottingham	Buses will replace trains between Sheffield and Nottingham
8 - 9 August	Yorkshire	Leeds and Halifax / Bradford Interchange / Manchester Victoria	Saturday only: Services between Leeds and Manchester Victoria will be diverted to run via Bradford Interchange and Halifax. These services will no longer call at Cottingley, Morley, Batley, Dewsbury, Mirfield and Brighouse. Saturday and Sunday: Services between Leeds and Bradford Interchange via Dewsbury and Brighouse will not run.
8 - 9 August	Manchester	Manchester Piccadilly and Rose Hill Marple	Buses will replace trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Rose Hill Marple. Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and New Mills Central / Sheffield will run as normally advertised
8 August	Manchester	Stalybridge and Stockport	The 08:30 Stalybridge to Stockport train service, and the 09:04 Stockport to Stalybridge train service will not run and will be replaced by buses.
9 August	North East	Metrocentre and Ashington	Engineering work is taking place between Blyth Bebside and Bedlington, closing all lines until 12:15. Services between Metrocentre and Ashington will run between Metrocentre and Newsham only. Rail replacement buses will operate between Newsham and Ashington
9 August	Manchester	Manchester Piccadilly and Chester	Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Plumley only. Rail replacement buses will operate between Knutsford and Chester
10 - 13 August	Manchester	Routes to / from Manchester Piccadilly	Monday to Thursday: The 22:23 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will call additionally at Heald Green The 22:46 Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus The 22:52 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus The 22:57 Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Manchester Piccadilly. The 23:12 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at stations between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Manchester Piccadilly The 23:13 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus The 23:16 Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus The 23:23 Manchester Piccadilly to Hazel Grove train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus The 23:28 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly service will be diverted via Romiley and will not call at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Romiley to Stockport The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run The 23:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will depart at 23:37, will be diverted to run via Heald Green and will not call at stations between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow to serve these stations
10 - 13 August	Manchester	Manchester Victoria and Wigan Wallgate / Southport	The following services will be diverted via Bolton and Westhoughton and will not call at stations via Walkden: 22:40 Manchester Victoria to Southport 22:49 Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoria 23:40 Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgate Buses will be provided between Manchester Victoria and Wigan Wallgate via Walkden.
15 - 16 August	Yorkshire	Blackpool North / Leeds and York and also between Halifax and Hull	Services between Blackpool North and York will run between Blackpool North and Leeds only. Services between Halifax and Hull will run between Halifax and Leeds only. Services between Leeds and York via Bradford Interchange will not run. Rail replacement buses will run between: Leeds and York Leeds and Selby Train services are available between Selby and Hull.
15 - 16 August	Manchester	Manchester Piccadilly and Rose Hill Marple	Buses will replace trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Rose Hill Marple. Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and New Mills Central / Sheffield will run as normally advertised
15 - 16 August	Manchester	Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield / Glossop	Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield / Glossop will not run. Rail replacement buses will operate between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield, calling at all stations except Hattersley and Broadbottom. A minibus service will be provided between Godley and Hadfield, calling at Hattersley, Broadbottom, Glossop and Dinting.
15 - 16 August	Yorkshire	Leeds and Nottingham	Buses will replace trains between Sheffield and Nottingham.
15 - 16 August	Yorkshire	Northern between Leeds and Halifax / Bradford Interchange / Manchester Victoria TransPennine Express all routes via Huddersfield	Rail replacement buses will operate between: Leeds and Huddersfield via Dewsbury Leeds and Halifax via Dewsbury and Brighouse Saturday only: Services between Leeds and Manchester Victoria will be diverted to run via Bradford Interchange and Halifax. These services will no longer call at Cottingley, Morley, Batley, Dewsbury, Mirfield and Brighouse. Saturday and Sunday: Services between Leeds and Bradford Interchange via Dewsbury and Brighouse will not run. TransPennine Express: No TransPennine Express train services between Leeds / Dewsbury and Huddersfield. Saturday and Sunday: The following train service will operate between: Hull and Dewsbury Redcar Central and Dewsbury Newcastle and Leeds Scarborough and York York and Wakefield Kirkgate Huddersfield and Manchester Airport Huddersfield and Manchester Victoria (via Todmorden) Huddersfield and Liverpool Lime Street Rail replacement buses will operate between: Leeds and Huddersfield - fast Bus Wakefield Kirkgate and Huddersfield via Dewsbury Dewsbury and Huddersfield
15 August	Manchester	Stalybridge and Stockport	The 08:30 Stalybridge to Stockport train service, and the 09:04 Stockport to Stalybridge train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
15 August	Manchester	Chester and Leeds	Engineering work is taking place in the Earlestown area, closing some lines. As a result, Northern trains from Chester will not call at Earlestown. Northern trains towards Chester are unaffected and will run as normal. For Earlestown, you should use alternative train services at no extra cost.
17 - 21 August	Manchester	Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly	Monday to Thursday: The 21:21 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Oxford Road to Manchester Airport. The 22:23 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 22:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow service will terminate at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Wilmslow. The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street, calling at stations via Manchester Airport and stopping to set down only from Manchester Piccadilly. The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Stockport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, stopping to drop off only from Manchester Oxford Road. The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport train will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, stopping to drop off only from Manchester Piccadilly. Tuesday to Friday: The 00:44 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided between Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly, calling at Manchester Airport. The 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly.
17 - 20 August	Manchester	Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street	The 22:47 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will not call at West Allerton and Mossley Hill. A bus will be provided from Liverpool South Parkway to Liverpool Lime Street to serve these stations. The 23:28 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Warrington Central. A bus will be provided from Warrington Central to Liverpool Lime Street
17 - 20 August	West	Preston and Colne	The 22:51 Preston to Colne service will terminate at Rose Grove. A bus will be provided from Rose Grove to Colne.
17 - 18 August	Manchester	Chester / Manchester Victoria and Leeds	The 22:26 Chester to Leeds service will be diverted via an alternative route between Bradford Interchange and Leeds, arriving Leeds at 00:59. The 22:57 Manchester Victoria to Leeds service will be diverted via an alternative route between Bradford Interchange and Leeds, arriving Leeds at 00:28, and will not call at New Pudsey and Bramley. A bus will be provided from Bradford Interchange to Leeds to serve these stations.

Major improvement works or changes to the timetable

If you’re planning a trip in the North West on a Sunday, please check journey planners before you head out.

Since Sundays are outside of conductors' regular working week, we've made some changes to the schedule. It's a good idea to check before you embark on your journey.

A summary of the amended Sunday timetable is available on our information page.

To check your journey, visit Northern's Journey Planner or the National Rail website.

Changes to Services Between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness

Due to ongoing emergency engineering works, the railway between Corkickle and Whitehaven is closed until further notice

While this work is ongoing:

Buses will replace trains between Corkickle and Whitehaven
Details of what’s happening, and its progress, can be found on the Network Rail Website

More information about this closure and details of rail replacement bus stops can be found on this page.

Ravensthorpe station is now closed until 2028 whilst the station is rebuilt as part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade.

Upon completion, Ravensthorpe station will be relocated 200 metres west of the current site and will feature an island platform, allowing longer trains to stop at the station and more space and seats for customers. The station will also be fully accessible and step-free, with new lifts installed to improve accessibility for people with mobility challenges and to facilitate smoother access to platforms.

From Sunday, 14 December until the May timetable change in 2026, Northern will be running a rail replacement service between Ravensthorpe and Dewsbury, from the bus stop on Leeds Road, approximately a 10-minute walk from the current station location.

From Sunday, 17 May, the rail replacement bus service will be withdrawn. Frequent local bus services remain available for travel between Dewsbury, Ravensthorpe and Mirfield, including the 202, 203 and 205 services. Please note that ticket acceptance with local bus operators is not in place.

If you require further information please see posters at the station or contact our customer experience centre via telephone on 0800 200 6060. Please check your journey before you travel on our website or app.

Works will be taking place at Huddersfield until January 2027. During this time, the station will operate with a reduced number of platforms, meaning there will be changes to the timetable for services that would usually start or end their journey at Huddersfield. Local stopping services that run between Huddersfield and Leeds / Bradford are affected. Here's how the changes impact those routes:

A train route map on a white background. The map shows green train lines indicating the rail service is running as normal apart from between Huddersfield and Brighouse via Deighton which shows a red line indicating a replacement bus service is in operation.

Leeds stopping service, which previously ran from Huddersfield, now runs from Leeds to Bradford Interchange via Brighouse.
A replacement bus service will run from Huddersfield, Deighton and Brighouse to connect with train services.

Due to planned improvement works in the Huddersfield area as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade, on weekends from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 2 August, no trains will run from Huddersfield.

During this time, engineers will be working on:

Install a section of the new station roof at Huddersfield station.
Installing and testing the new lifts on the new Huddersfield station footbridge.
Extending the new footbridge and the existing subway to the new platforms being constructed.

Trains that run through Mirfield station will also be subject to an amended timetable. There will be some minor changes to Northern services that run on the Calder Valley route due to TransPennine Express diverting its trains.

Please check your full route before you travel, as your journey may take longer than usual or require a change of train. You can use our website, app or National Rail.

Rail replacement bus pick-up and set-down points are shown on Onward Travel posters at stations, on dedicated green posters at most stations affected by the works, in an interactive map on our rail replacement services page and in the Transport links section on each station page at National Rail.

Changes to Northern weekend services from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 2 August

Huddersfield – Sheffield

On weekends, trains from Sheffield will start and terminate at Lockwood instead of Huddersfield. Buses will replace trains between Lockwood and Huddersfield. Timetables are available in online journey planners - please use them to check how your journey might be affected.

Wigan – Leeds (via Dewsbury)

On Saturdays, trains from Wigan to Leeds via Dewsbury will split to run Wigan to Rochdale only and Halifax to Leeds via Dewsbury only.

Manchester Victoria – Leeds (via Bradford)

On Sundays, trains from Manchester Victoria to Leeds via Bradford will call additionally at Walsden.

Clitheroe/Blackburn - Rochdale

On 25 July and 1 August one of our two hourly trains between Clitheroe/Blackburn and Rochdale will not stop at Castleton. The stop will be covered instead by a TransPennine Express train.

On all other Saturdays between 27 June and 18 July only one stopping train per hour will run between Manchester and Rochdale, calling at Castleton. This service will continue to call at Castleton.

Mills Hill & Moston will have only one train per hour, instead of two, due to imrpovement works at Salford Central.

Please note: TransPennine Express services will also be affected by these works:

TransPennine Express trains between Scarborough and Manchester Victoria will call at Castleton and trains between Redcar Central and Manchester Victoria will call at Todmorden, Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge, and Mytholmroyd.

Changes to TransPennine Express services

No trains will be able to run between Stalybridge and Mirfield.

Traints will be running on an amended timetable and services between Liverpool Lime Street – Newcastle, Manchester Airport – Redcar Central, and Manchester Victoria – Scarborough will be diverted via the Calder Valley route.

Buses will replace trains between Stalybridge and Huddersfield, and regular rail replacement buses will be in operation to connect passengers from Huddersfield to Brighouse and Wakefield Kirkgate.

For more information on changes to TransPennine Express services, please visit their website or plan your journey at nationalrail.co.uk

Due to planned improvement works in the Sunderland area, services will be affected on some weekends in June and July.

Dates affected:

Saturday 27 June
Sunday 28 June
Saturday 4 July
Sunday 5 July
Saturday 11 July
Sunday 12 July

The following changes will apply on these dates:

Buses replace trains between Newcastle, Heworth, Sunderland, and Horden
Trains and buses will run between Seaham and Horden. Customers should change between bus and train services at Horden
Metro will also run buses between Pelaw, Sunderland and stations to/from South Hylton.
An amended train service will run between Carlisle and Newcastle, and between Seaham and Middlesbrough

Timetables are available in online journey planners - please use them to check how your journey might be affected.

Due to planned improvement works on the line, buses will replace trains between Middlesbrough and Newcastle on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July

Timetables are available in online journey planners - please use them to check how your journey might be affected.

Due to planned improvement works in the Bradford Forster Square area, services will be amended on 18, 19, 25, 26 July and 1, 2, 3 August

The following changes will apply on these dates:

Saturdays 18 and 25 July

Trains between Leeds/Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley will not run; buses Ilkley – Shipley via Baildon.
Trains are available between Leeds/Bradford Forster Square and Shipley.

Sunday 19 and 26 July

Trains between Leeds and Skipton will call additionally at Kirkstall Forge and Apperley Bridge
Trains between Bradford Forster Square and Skipton will be diverted to start / terminate at Leeds and will not call at Frizinghall
Trains between Leeds and Bradford Forster Square will not run
Trains between Leeds / Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley will not run
Buses will be provided between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley / Ilkley

Saturday 1, Sunday 2 and Monday 3 August

Trains between Leeds and Skipton will call additionally at Kirkstall Forge and Apperley Bridge
Trains between Leeds and Ilkley will run as normal
Trains between Bradford Forster Square and Skipton will be diverted to run between Ilkley and Skipton to an amended timetable
Trains between Leeds and Bradford Forster Square will not run
Trains between Bradford Forster Square and Ilkley will be diverted to run between Ilkley and Skipton to an amended timetable
Buses will be provided between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley

Timetables are available in online journey planners - please use them to check how your journey might be affected.

Buses replace trains between Southport & Wigan 27 - 31 July:

Every hour calling at Meols Cop, Burscough Bridge & Parbold only
Every two hours calling all stations

Ticket acceptance on alternative routes

Customers will be able to use their tickets on alternative routes as follows:

Southport to Liverpool on Merseyrail & Liverpool to Manchester on Northern services only. During the above dates, mobile tickets & e-tickets will be accepted on Merseyrail services
Ormskirk to Preston & Preston to Manchester on Northern services only

Timetables are available in online journey planners - please use them to check how your journey might be affected.

Due to planned improvement works on the line, buses will replace trains between Sheffield and Nottingham on the following dates:

Saturday 8 August
Sunday 9 August
Saturday 15 August
Sunday 16 August
Saturday 22 August
Sunday 23 August

Travel advice:

At Sheffield, buses will arrive at and depart from Sheffield Interchange, a 10-minute walk from Sheffield train station.
CrossCountry & EMR’s Sheffield to London services will also be diverted between Sheffield & Chesterfield by an alternative route.
EMR’s Liverpool to Norwich service will be diverted by alternative routes, not serving Sheffield, Alfreton or Langley Mill.
Timetables are available in online journey planners - please use them to check how your journey might be affected.

Due to planned improvement works on the line, services will be amended on the following dates:

Saturday 19 September
Sunday 20 September
Saturday 26 September
Sunday 27 September
Saturday 3 October
Sunday 4 October

On these dates, buses will replace trains between:

Newcastle and Ashington
Newcastle and Morpeth / Chathill

Timetables are available in online journey planners - please use them to check how your journey might be affected.

From Monday 13 July to Sunday 2 August, major tram improvement works will take place in Manchester.

Replacement buses will be in operation on some tram lines, and affected stations include Manchester Piccadilly, Victoria and Deansgate-Castlefield.

Customers travelling into Manchester can find out more on the Bee Network website here.

Due to planned improvement works as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade on weekends between Saturday 8 August and Sunday 23 August, no trains can travel through Huddersfield to Dewsbury and Wakefield.

During this time, engineers will be working on:

Calder Road bridge works (demolition of existing bridge)
Ravensthorpe station works (demolition of old platform 2)
OLE installation in the Huddersfield, Deighton & Mirfield areas
Track installation in Mirfield for new fast lines
Huddersfield station roof canopy works

Northern services that run via diversionary routes may be subject to an amended timetable.

Please check your full route before you travel, as your journey may take longer than usual or require a change of train.

Changes to Northern weekend services from Saturday 8 August to Sunday 23 August

Bradford Interchange (Halifax on Sundays) to Leeds via Dewsbury

Trains from Bradford Interchange (Halifax on Sundays) to Leeds via Dewsbury will not run.

Buses will replace trains between Halifax and Dewsbury and will call at Brighouse, Deighton, and Mirfield and will run on an hourly service.

Wigan to Leeds via Dewsbury (Saturdays only)

Trains from Wigan to Leeds via Dewsbury (Saturdays only) will be diverted via Bradford Interchange.

Huddersfield to Brighouse

Buses will replace trains between Huddersfield and Brighouse on an hourly service and will call at Deighton.

Chester to Leeds

Trains will not call at Earlestown on eastbound services due to platform constraints. Customers are advised to use Transport for Wales services.

Changes to other operators’ services

Please note: TransPennine Express and Grand Central services will also be affected by these works. Other Transpennine Route Upgrade work will be taking place between Leeds and York as well.

TransPennine Express services between Huddersfield and Dewsbury/Leeds will not operate on weekends.

Buses will replace trains on TransPennine Express services between:

Huddersfield and Leeds (fast service)
Huddersfield and Wakefield Kirkgate via Dewsbury
Huddersfield and Dewsbury

For full details on changes to other operators, visit the TransPennine Express and Grand Central websites.

Due to planned improvement works as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade on weekends between Saturday 8 August and Sunday 23 August, no trains can travel between Leeds, York and Selby.

During this time, engineers will be working on:

Installation of a new overbridge at Ridge Road, in between Garforth and Micklefield stations
Track renewal in the Garforth area
Installation of a new bridge at Austhorpe Lane, near to Cross Gates station

Please check your full route before you travel, as your journey may take longer than usual or require a change of train.

Changes to Northern weekend services from Saturday 8 August to Sunday 23 August

Blackpool North to York

Trains from Blackpool North to York will run between Blackpool North and Leeds only.

Buses will replace trains from Leeds to York and will call at Cross Gates, Garforth, East Garforth, Micklefield, and Church Fenton and will run on an hourly service.

Leeds to York via Micklefield

Trains will not run from Leeds to York via Micklefield.

Buses will replace trains from Leeds to York and will call at Cross Gates, Garforth, East Garforth, Micklefield, and Church Fenton and will run on an hourly service.

Halifax to Hull (Leeds to Selby service on Sundays only)

Trains will run between Halifax and Leeds on weekdays only and will not run on Sundays.

Buses will replace trains between Leeds and Selby and will call at Cross Gates, Garforth, East Garforth, Micklefield, and South Milford on an hourly service.

Changes to other operators’ services

Please note: TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, and Grand Central services will also be affected by these works.

TransPennine Express services between Huddersfield and Dewsbury/Leeds will not operate on weekends.

Buses will replace trains on the following TransPennine Express services:

•    Huddersfield and Leeds (fast service)
•    Huddersfield and Wakefield Kirkgate via Dewsbury
•    Huddersfield and Dewsbury

Customers will be able to change at Leeds for bus services travelling towards York.

For full details on changes to other operators, visit the TransPennine Express and Grand Central websites.

Events happening across our network

We put plans in place to deal with big events happening across our network. Check below to find out about how these events may impact our services and what we're doing to avoid disruption.

Event dates:

Various dates throughout the summer. Check the race schedule the York Racecourse website.

About this event:

Travel by train to York Races this summer.

Trains run regularly between York, Harrogate, Leeds and beyond.

From York station, a shuttle bus operates from Stand RJ (opposite the station entrance) between 11.00 – 13.00.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Some routes may be affected by engineering improvement work.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to York from across Yorkshire.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Shuttle buses will run from York station to the racecourse.

Further event information is available from the York Racecourse website.

Event dates:

Various dates throughout the summer. Check upcoming events on the Castlefield Bowl website.

About this event:

Travel by train to Manchester this summer.

Trains run regularly between Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and beyond.

The nearest station to Castleford Bowl is Deansgate and this station will be busier than usual on event days.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Some routes may be affected by engineering improvement work.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Manchester from Liverpool, Leeds and beyond.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Deansgate station will be busier than usual when events are on at the Castlefield Bowl.

Further event information is available from the Castlefield Bowl website.

Event dates:

Various dates throughout the summer. Check upcoming events on the Piece Hall website.

About this event:

Travel by train to Halifax this summer.

Trains run regularly between Halifax, Manchester, Leeds and beyond.

The Piece Hall is a short walk from Halifax station.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Some routes may be affected by engineering improvement work.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Halifax from Manchester, Leeds and beyond.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Further event information is available from the Piece Hall website.

Event dates:

Various dates throughout the summer. Check upcoming events on the Scarborough Open Air Theatre website.

About this event:

Travel by train to Scarborough this summer.

Trains run regularly between Scarborough, Bridlington and Hull.

The Scarborough Open Air Theatre is a 25 minute walk from the train station.

On event days, the Service OAT shuttle buses run regularly between the train station and the venue.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Scarborough from Bridlington and Hull.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

On event days, shuttle buses will run between the train station and the venue - Service OAT

Further event information is available from the Scarborough Open Air Theatre website.

Event dates:

11 July 2026

About this event:

Travel by train to Lost Minds Festival in Newcastle.

Trains run regularly on routes across the North East.

Exhibition Park is a 10-15 minute walk from the city centre.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains to and from Newcastle will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train where possible.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Some routes may be affected by engineering improvement works between Newcastle and Sunderland.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services from Carlisle, Ashington and the Durham Coast.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

More travel information is available from the Lost Minds festival website.

Train services to and from Buxton are expected to be busy on 11 July 2026 due to Buxton Carnival. Please allow extra time for your journey and check before you travel. For assistance, please speak to a member of station staff.

Train services between Manchester, Preston, and Blackpool are expected to be busy on 12 July 2026 due to the Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride. Please allow extra time for your journey and check before you travel. For assistance, please speak to a member of station staff.

Event dates:

14 July – 17 July 2026

About this event:

Travel by train to the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate – our trains run every 30 minutes between Leeds/ York and Harrogate.

At Harrogate, walk to the bus station (next to the rail station) to take a free shuttle bus to the showground.

Buses leave every ten minutes from 0720 to 1900.

Hornbeam Park station is also around a 20-minute walk away.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Expect busy platforms at Leeds, York and Harrogate.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services from Leeds, Knaresborough and York

Trains run every 30 minutes on these routes.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Get off at Harrogate for the free shuttle bus to the showground.

Or travel to Hornbeam Park and walk (20 minutes)

Further travel information is available from the Great Yorkshire Show website.

Event dates:

18 & 19 July

About this event:

Travel by train to the Bradford Festival.

Trains run regularly between Bradford Interchange, Leeds, York, and Manchester.

Engineering work affects services to and from Bradford Forster Square on 18 & 19 July

The festival is held across venues in Bradford city centre, right next to Bradford Interchange.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Bradford Interchange from Leeds, York, and Manchester.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Some routes may be affected by engineering improvement work.

Further event information is available from the Bradford Festival website.

Event dates:

12-19 July 2026

About this event:

Travel by train to get to The Open at Royal Birkdale.

Travel to Southport or Liverpool stations, then use Merseyrail services to Birkdale and Hillside which are short walks from the course.

How this may affect your journey:

Expect busy trains to and from Southport.

Merseyrail services will also be. Busier than usual.

Travel earlier or later where possible.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Travel advice:

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

More travel information is available from the The Open website.

Event dates:

22 July 2026

About this event:

Travel by train to the Driffield Show.

Trains run regularly between Driffield, Hull, Bridlington, Beverley, and beyond.

A free shuttle bus will run throughout the day between Driffield station and the Showground.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Driffield from across Yorkshire.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Shuttle buses will run from Driffield station to the Showground

Further event information is available from the Driffield Show website.

Event dates:

24 - 26 July 2026

About this event:

Travel by train to the Tramlines Festival at Hillsborough Park in Sheffield - our trains run regularly to Sheffield from across Yorkshire.

Supertramservices run regularly to Hillsborough Park.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Sheffield from across Yorkshire.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Travel to the festival site by Supertram

Further event information is available from the Tramlines Festival website

Event dates:

26 July 2026

About this event:

Travel by train to the Saltburn Food Festival.

Trains run regularly between Saltburn, Bishop Auckland, Darlington and Middlesbrough.

The festival is held in Saltburn town centre, right next to the train station.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Saltburn from Bishop Auckland, Darlington and Middlesbrough.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Train services to and from Lytham St Annes are expected to be busy between 29 July and 2 August 2026 due to the Ladies Open Golf Championship. Please allow extra time for your journey and check before you travel. For assistance, please speak to a member of station staff.

Train services to and from Blackpool North are expected to be busy between 6 and 9 August 2026 due to Rebellion Festival at the Winter Gardens. Please allow extra time for your journey and check before you travel. For assistance, please speak to a member of station staff.

Train services to and from Clitheroe (via the Ribble Valley line from Blackburn) are expected to be busy on 8 August 2026 due to Clitheroe Food Festival. Please allow extra time for your journey and check before you travel. For assistance, please speak to a member of station staff.

Event dates:

7 – 9 August 2026

About this event:

Travel by train to the Saltburn Folk Festival.

Trains run regularly between Saltburn, Bishop Auckland, Darlington and Middlesbrough.

The festival is held across venues in Saltburn town centre, right next to the train station.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Saltburn from Bishop Auckland, Darlington and Middlesbrough.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Further event information is available from the Saltburn Folk Festival website.

Event dates:

8 – 10 August 2026

About this event:

Travel by train to the Whitby Regatta.

Trains run regularly between Middlesbrough and Whitby (the Esk Valley Line).

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Whitby from Middlesbrough along the Esk Valley Line.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Further event information is available from the Whitby Regatta website.

Train services to and from Blackpool North are expected to be busy on 8 and 9 August 2026 due to Blackpool Air Show. Please allow extra time for your journey and check before you travel. For assistance, please speak to a member of station staff.

Event dates:

13 – 16 August 2026

About this event:

Travel by train to the Stage at the Lake at Shibden Park near Halifax.

Trains run regularly between Halifax, Manchester, Leeds and beyond.

The event organisers are providing a free shuttle bus between Halifax train station and Shibden Park. The pick up point is the bus layby on Charles street outside the Woolshops car park. Check the Stage at the Lake website for more information.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Some routes may be affected by engineering improvement work.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Halifax from Manchester and Leeds.

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Take the free shuttle bus from the train station to the event.

Further event information is available from the Stage at the Lake website.

Train services to and from Southport (including Birkdale station) are expected to be busy between 20 and 23 August 2026 due to Southport Flower Show at Victoria Park. Please allow extra time for your journey and check before you travel. For assistance, please speak to a member of station staff.

Event dates:

27-30 August 2026

About this event:

Travel by train to get to Creamfields Festival.

Trains run regularly on routes between Liverpool, Manchester, Chester and Warrington.

Shuttle buses run regularly throughout the day from Warrington, Manchester and Liverpool city centres to the festival site.

There is a return-only shuttle bus from the festival site to Runcorn station on Monday 31 August.

How this may affect your journey:

Expect busy trains on routes between Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington and Chester - take an earlier or later train where possible.

There will be queuing systems in place at stations.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Travel advice:

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

More travel information is available from the Creamfields festival website.

Event dates:

28 - 31 August 2026

About this event:

Travel by train to the Freedom Festival in Hull.

Trains run regularly between Hull, Scarborough, Bridlington, York, Doncaster and beyond.

The festival is held across venues in Hull City Centre, right next to the train station.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Some routes may be affected by engineering improvement work.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Hull from Scarborough, York, Doncaster and beyond.

Check train times and live updates before you travel. .

Further event information is available from the Freedom Festival website.

Event dates:

27 - 30 July 2026

About this event:

Travel by train to the Leeds Festival – our trains run regularly to Leeds from across Yorkshire.

A shuttle bus operates between Leeds station and the festival site. The pick-up point is on Sovereign Square Park, just outside the station exit. More information about shuttle buses can be found on the Leeds Festival website.

How this may affect your journey:

Trains will be busier than usual.

Take an earlier or later train if you can.

Allow extra time for boarding and connections.

Some routes may be affected by engineering improvement works in the Leeds area.

Travel advice:

Use Northern services to Leeds from across Yorkshire

Check train times and live updates before you travel.

Shuttle buses will run from Sovereign Square in Leeds to the festival site

Further event information is available from the Leeds Festival website.

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Planned disruption across our network

June improvement works

July improvement works

August improvement works

Major improvement works or changes to the timetable

North West Sunday timetable update

Barrow-in-Furness to Carlisle - Bransty Tunnel Closure

Changes to Services Between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness

Ravensthorpe Station closure until 2028

Changes at Huddersfield until January 2027

Changes to services through Huddersfield and Mirfield stations – weekends from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 2 August

Changes to Northern weekend services from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 2 August

Huddersfield – Sheffield

Wigan – Leeds (via Dewsbury)

Manchester Victoria – Leeds (via Bradford)

Clitheroe/Blackburn - Rochdale

Changes to TransPennine Express services

Middlesbrough to Sunderland / Newcastle - amended services 27 & 28 June and 4 &5, 11 & 12 July

Middlesbrough – Newcastle: Amended services 18 & 19 July

Leeds - Bradford Forster Square - Ilkley – Skipton: Amended services 18, 19, 25, 26 July and 1, 2, 3 August

Southport to Wigan & Manchester: Amended services 27 - 31 July

Sheffield – Nottingham: Amended services 8,9 & 15,16 & 22,23 August

Newcastle - Ashington / Morpeth / Chathill: Amended services 19,20 & 26,27 September and 3,4 October

Major tram works in Manchester - 13 July - 2 August

Changes to services through Huddersfield and Mirfield stations – Weekends from Saturday 8 August to Sunday 23 August.

Changes to Northern weekend services from Saturday 8 August to Sunday 23 August

Bradford Interchange (Halifax on Sundays) to Leeds via Dewsbury

Wigan to Leeds via Dewsbury (Saturdays only)

Huddersfield to Brighouse

Chester to Leeds

Changes to other operators’ services

Changes to services between Leeds – Selby/York – Weekends from Saturday 8 August to Sunday 23 August.

Changes to Northern weekend services from Saturday 8 August to Sunday 23 August

Blackpool North to York

Leeds to York via Micklefield

Halifax to Hull (Leeds to Selby service on Sundays only)

Changes to other operators’ services

Events happening across our network

York Races: dates throughout the summer

Castlefield Bowl, Manchester: dates throughout the summer

The Piece Hall, Halifax: dates throughout the summer

Scarborough Open Air Theatre: dates throughout the summer

Lost Minds Festival, Newcastle: 11 July

Buxton Carnival: 11 July

Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride: 12 July

Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate: 14 - 17 July

Bradford Festival: 18 & 19 July

Open Golf (Royal Birkdale): 12 - 19 July

Driffield Show, Driffield Showground: 22 July

Tramlines, Sheffield: 24 – 26 July

Saltburn Food Festival, Saltburn: 26 July

Ladies Open Golf Championship (Lytham St Annes): 29 July - 2 August

Rebellion Festival (Blackpool): 6 - August 2026

Clitheroe Food Festival: 8 August

Saltburn Folk Festival: 7 - 9 August

Whitby Regatta: 8 - 10 August

Blackpool Air Show: 8 and 9 August

Stage at the Lake, Shibden Park, Halifax: 13 - 16 August

Southport Flower Show: 20 - 23 August

Creamfields Festival (Cheshire): 27 - 30 August

Freedom Festival, Hull: 28 - 31 August

Leeds Festival, Bramham Park: 27 - 30 August

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