New Victoria-Rochdale-Burnley-Blackburn train service set to launch this weekend

Photo: Alwyn Smith

156421 leaving the Todmorden Curve at Stansfield Hall Junction 11th March 2015 Alwyn Smith

The first direct train services between Manchester Victoria, Rochdale, Burnley and Blackburn in over 40 years are now a reality as the Todmorden Curve officially opens  on Sunday 17 May.

An off peak day return ticket will cost £9.90 and children travel for half price.

From Victoria:
Monday to Friday: The previous 05:56 to Tod will depart at 05:50 for Burnley line.
Departures at 56 minutes past the hour until 19:56, then at 21:01 and lastly 22:50.

Saturday: Departures 56 minutes past the hour from 06:56 until 19:56, then at 21:01, 22:01 and lastly 23:01.

Sunday: Departures at 40 minutes past the hour from 08:40 until 20:40 then, lastly 21:50.

Towards Victoria:
Monday to Saturday: First train from Blackburn 06:15 Mon to Fri but 07:19 Saturday
Additional train departs Blackburn at 22:36, Littleborough 23:19, Rochdale 23:26.

Sunday: First train from Blackburn 08:18. Additional train departs Blackburn at 22:08, Littleborough 22:56, Rochdale 23:03.