Castleton Bridge replacement

No trains between Rochdale and Manchester – Friday 6 September until Tuesday 24 September 2024

Network Rail is investing more than £20m in rebuilding a major railway bridge that takes trains over the M62 in Castleton, near Rochdale.

We’re encouraging customers to plan ahead and check before they travel, whilst this vital work takes place. The railway will be closed between Rochdale and Manchester from Friday 6 September, and reopening on Wednesday 25 September 2024. 

Buses will replace trains between Rochdale and Manchester whilst the work takes place. You journey might also be affected if you’re travelling from places like Leeds and Bradford to Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden and Manchester, as trains will be unable to divert and may be replaced by buses.

Journeys will take longer than usual and last services of the day may be much earlier than normal. Please check before travelling and allow plenty of time to get to your destination. 

The following train services will be affected by this work:

• Leeds to Manchester Victoria and Chester via Bradford Interchange
• Leeds to Wigan via Brighouse and Manchester Victoria
• Blackpool North to York via Bradford and Leeds
• Blackburn to Headbolt Lane via Todmorden and Manchester Victoria
• Rochdale to Clitheroe via Manchester Victoria
• Halifax to Hull via Bradford Interchange and Leeds

For more detailed information about the engineering works between Rochdale and Manchester, you can read our guide:

Rochalde - Manchester engineering disruption guide

National Highways information - M62 Castleton Bridge

Ticketing information

Please note that when considering alternative travel arrangements, there is no ticket acceptance on Metrolink between Rochdale and central Manchester. If you plan to use Metrolink, please purchase a separate ticket or use contactless to tap-on and tap-off at Metrolink stations.

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Should you require assistance, please contact Passenger Assist on 0800 138 556.

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