Train delays between Wigan and Southport this weekend

Train delays between Wigan and Southport this weekend

Passengers travelling between Wigan and Southport this weekend are being urged to check before they travel as essential maintenance work at a level crossing in Parbold will affect journeys.

Parbold level crossing will be closed until Sunday November 4 for Network Rail engineers to replace life-expired equipment to help maintain the safety of the crossing. The essential work is part of the national Railway Upgrade Plan.

Passengers will still be able to travel by train but it will be a reduced service between Wigan and Southport.

They should check www.nationalrail.co.uk for the latest information. Darren Watts, scheme project manager at Network Rail, said: “This is essential work to keep this level crossing safe for pas- sengers and users for years to come. To complete it as quickly and safely as possible, the crossing will be closed for eight days.