A tree blocking the railway in the Frodsham area means all lines are blocked. As a result, trains between Chester and Runcorn / Warrington Bank Quay may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
This is expected until 11:00.
Customer Advice
Northern:
Effect on service:
Leeds to Chester services, via Manchester Victoria will start/terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. Network Rail are aware of the tree blocking the railway and awaiting a further update on when they will be on site to remove this.
Services between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester are unaffected by this disruption.
Alternative travel suggestions:
Ticket restrictions have been lifted during this disruption.
Customers may use alternative Northern services from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester (please note these services operate with a different calling pattern).
Customers may use Manchester Metrolink until midday for travel between Manchester stations.
Transport for Wales:
To help complete your journey, you may use your ticket on:
- Northern services between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly via Delamere in both directions
- Merseyrail between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street in both directions
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.