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Electrification Phase 4
Manchester to Preston

Overview

Electrification of the line between Ordsall Lane Junction and Euxton Junction also required a few additional works, including major tunnel reconstruction at Farnworth (Completed in early 2016.) and significant changes at Chorley station.

For an illustrated tour of this phase, see the route page.

Schedule

In service not later than December 2018.[Network Rail - September 2018 Enhancements Delivery Plan].

Progress
  • The power has been turned on and the first test trains ran in the early hours of 13 December 2018.
  • Electric trains in passenger service first ran on Monday 11 February 2019.