MAJOR work will be taking place this Easter to upgrade the railway lines in Warrington.

Rail passengers travelling to, from, and via the town are being reminded to check before they travel due to the works.

It comes as £13.4 million is being invested across Network Rail’s north west and central region, including a catalogue of upgrades to tracks, bridges and essential railway equipment on the north west route.

The work includes:

•             Improving the track, drainage and overhead line equipment between Acton Bridge and Euxton Balshaw Lane, via Warrington.

•             Continuing the Wigan to Bolton electrification project.

•             Improving the track and strengthening bridges between Morecambe and Carnforth.

•             Upgrading the station platform canopies at Lancaster station.

Work will take place between March 29 and April 1.

As a result, passengers are also being advised to travel either side of the Easter bank holiday for journeys to London Euston.

Network Rail is investing £7m to upgrade over a kilometre of track near Euston station which will mean more reliable journeys for passengers travelling in and out of the major London station.

Apart from London Overground services, there will be no trains in or out of Euston station between Friday 29 March and Monday 1 April 2024.

Phil James, Network Rail’s North West route director, said: “We know there’s never an ideal time to close the railway. The four-day Easter bank holiday remains the least disruptive time for carrying out complex upgrades to make the railway safe and reliable for passengers and freight in the future.

“I’d advise people to please plan ahead and check National Rail Enquiries. There will be longer journeys with rail replacement buses from Good Friday to Easter Monday on some routes.”

Passengers should plan ahead at www.nationalrail.co.uk  or check with their train operator for the latest journey information. People can follow the progress of improvement work using the #EasterRailWorks hashtag on X (formally) Twitter.