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 Tuesday 24 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.

We’ll have more information closer to the time about how trains and replacement buses will be running. Follow us on X @northernassist or check our journey planning pages for up to date travel information 

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

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