Major upgrade work this May

This Spring bank holiday weekend (Saturday 24 May to Monday 26 May), Network Rail will be carrying out planned engineering work across the West Coast Main Line. There will be a reduced timetable and longer journey times on our routes throughout the whole bank holiday weekend. This, combined with the many great events happening across the network, may mean that our trains are busier than usual this bank holiday weekend.

Upgrade work is also taking place between Rugby and Stafford from Saturday 24 May to Sunday 1 June, meaning a reduced timetable during this period.

Whether you’re travelling for Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Birmingham Pride or Neighbourhood Weekender, celebrating at Liverpool’s Victory Parade, or having another spring adventure this bank holiday weekend, make sure you check before you travel as some journeys may take longer.

* Radio 1’s Big Weekend Liverpool 23 to 25 May
* Birmingham Pride 24 to 25 May
* Neighbourhood Weekender 24 to 25 May (use Warrington Central)
* Liverpool FC’s Victory Parade 26 May

Trains and stations for these events are expected to be busier than usual.

What upgrade work is happening?

Network Rail will be carrying out vital maintenance and improvement work this May, helping to provide safer and more reliable journeys. Find out more about the Spring bank holiday work or about the Trent Valley line upgrade.

Want to find out more?

Check out how engineering work will affect other routes and train operators up and down the rail network this May. Read more on the National Rail May Bank Holidays Travel Summary.