Rail passengers wishing to travel between Wilmslow and Crewe later this month are reminded they will face long delays.
There will be no direct trains from Wilmslow to London from 13th to 24th February due to the closure of the Crewe to Manchester line whilst Network Rail carry out major refurbishment on Holmes Chapel viaduct, including track replacement, waterproofing and brickwork refurbishment, to ensure the viaduct remains fit for future traffic demands. Work is also taking place at nearby Peover Viaduct and on a number of other structures on the route.
During this period a revised timetable will be in operation and services to Manchester from London and South Wales (and vice-versa) will by-pass Crewe and be diverted via Macclesfield and Stockport.
Local rail services will also be affected between Wilmslow, Stockport and Crewe. Replacement bus services will be provided and alternative routes will be signposted for all passengers who are affected.
As part of the works, enhancements will be made to the interior of the subway at Wilmslow Station which will involve the walls being waterproofed to make the subway more presentable and welcoming for passengers.
A spokesperson on behalf of Virgin Trains, Northern Rail, CrossCountry trains and Arriva Trains said: "We understand that improvement works impact on passengers. This investment is vital and will deliver real benefits in helping to provide customers with a more reliable railway.
"All affected train operating companies are working closely with Network Rail to ensure alternative travel arrangements are in place wherever possible and to keep disruption to a minimum whilst this important work is carried out. Our advice to all customers travelling between Manchester and Crewe is to check their journey before they travel."
Click here to review the changes to train times between 13th and 24th February.
