Train passengers in Greater Manchester look set for widespread disruption on New Year's Eve as staff shortages and engineering works mean many services will be cancelled or replaced by buses.
Northern, which is controlled by the Government, said it will run no services on six lines on December 31 due to 'train crew unavailability'.
The affected routes with a 'Do Not Travel' alert connect Manchester Victoria with Chester and Stalybridge, Manchester Piccadilly with Chester via Altrincham, and Preston with Colne.
There will also be no trains between Morecambe and Lancaster, or Clitheroe and Bolton. Services on other lines will finish earlier than usual at around 4pm.
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