A broken down train between Newton-le-Willows and Eccles means all lines are blocked. As a result, trains between these stations may be cancelled or delayed.
Disruption is expected until 17:00.
Northern Customer Advice:
Trains are currently unable to run between Manchester Stations and Newton le Willows in both directions.
This is affecting Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street services via Earlestown in both directions and Manchester Victoria to Chester services in both directions.
Services between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly via Altrincham, and Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Oxford Road via Warrington Central are unaffected by this disruption.
Rail replacement transport has been requested to operate between Earlestown and Manchester stations in both directions and an update will follow once this is confirmed.
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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.