Network Rail are carrying out improvement works on the West Coast Main Line at Acton Grange (between Crewe and Warrington Bank Quay) for 16 days between 20 July – 4 August. During this time there will be changes to Virgin Trains services between London and Scotland – with journeys taking longer and services across other routes expected to be busier than usual.

No Virgin Trains services will be able to run to/from Warrington Bank Quay between 20 July – 4 August. Passengers are advised to take rail replacement services for part of their journey – between Warrington Bank Quay and Crewe (for Southbound journeys) and Warrington Bank Quay and Wigan North Western (for Northbound journeys).  

An hourly direct service between London Euston and Glasgow Central will be diverted via Manchester Piccadilly, extending journey times by approximately 50 minutes.

The hourly Anglo Scot services (via West Midlands) will be split into services between London and Crewe (via Birmingham) and between Preston and Edinburgh/Crewe. Intermediate stations between Crewe and Preston will be served by rail replacement services.

Working with Network Rail and industry partners, we’re advising passengers to plan their journey in advance, make a seat reservation and check before they travel. More details can be found on the Virgin Trains website.