Northern issues travel advice ahead of Super League Magic Weekend
Northern is expecting to transport thousands of rugby league fans to Newcastle for the Super League Magic Weekend, and has shared guidance about routes being affected by engineering works.
The mega-event, which features all 12 Super League teams, will take place at St James' Park on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4.
Engineering work will take place on lines between Manchester Victoria, Newton-le-Willows, and Chester/Liverpool between Manchester and Preston via Wigan North Western, between Manchester Victoria and Clitheroe, and between Leeds and Nottingham.
Huddersfield station will be closed on Saturday and Sunday for works as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade - those travelling to and from Huddersfield can change at Brighouse for rail replacement buses.
Services in general may start later or finish earlier, so customers are advised to leave plenty of time to travel, and to check train times in advance.
Northern has been an official sponsor and sustainable travel partner of the Super League for the last seven years.
Full details of how trains are running over the early May bank holiday can be found on Northern's website at https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/travel/may-bank-holiday
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