A broken down train between Birchwood and Warrington Central means that some lines are blocked. Trains running between Manchester Oxford Road and Warrington Central may be cancelled or delayed by up to 25 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 17:00.

Customer advice

There is a broken down train at Birchwood blocking the line towards Liverpool Lime Street. A rescue train is now at Birchwood attempting to remove the broken down train to clear the mainline.

Northern

Effect on service:

Train services are affected as follows:

Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street - These services are unable to run currently. Where possible, they will divert via an alternative route and run express to Liverpool Lime Street

Warrington Central to Liverpool Lime Street - These services are able to call at all stations as normal however may be subject to short notice cancellations and delays

Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road - These services are able to call at all stations as normal however may be subject to short notice cancellations and delays

Liverpool Lime Street and Warrington Central - These services are able to call at all stations as normal however may be subject to short notice cancellations and delays

Alternative travel suggestions:

Customers travelling between Manchester Stations and Liverpool Lime Street can travel on alternative Northern services that call at stations via Earlestown as these services are not affected.

You may use your ticket on Merseyrail services between Hunts Cross and Liverpool Stations.

You may also use your ticket on TransPennine Express services between Manchester Victoria and Liverpool Lime Street.

TransPennine Express

Customers can travel on Northern and East Midlands Railway services between Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street.

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.