Passengers are being advised about changes to weekend journeys between Bolton and Manchester while Network Rail improves the railway this month.

Track is being upgraded between Bolton, Salford Crescent and Manchester Victoria in February as part of the Great North Rail Project.

The £3.1m investment involves renewing switches and crossings which are moveable sections of track allowing trains to move from one track to another. The essential work will mean smoother and more reliable journeys for passengers in the North West.

The work will be carried out each Saturday and Sunday in February and the first weekend of March 2022. Trains won’t be able to run while the work is being carried out. To keep people on the move rail replacement buses will be in operation throughout the work.*

Journeys will take longer and passengers are urged to check www.nationalrail.co.uk so they know exactly what to expect during the improvements.

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