Rail passengers warned of severe disruption due to engineering works between Wigan and Southport

Rail passengers have been warned to expect severe disruption on services between Wigan Wallgate and Southport.
By Sian Jones
Published 12th Feb 2024, 08:10 BST
Updated 12th Feb 2024, 08:11 BST
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Due to engineering works on the line between the two towns, replacement buses will be in operation up until Sunday (February 18).

Buses will also replace trains between Wigan and Southport from March 18- March 22.

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Customers with tickets from Parbold travelling to Manchester will be permitted to travel via Preston.

This arrangement will be in place for the duration of the engineering work and tickets will be valid on Northern services.

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