A points failure between Stockport and Altrincham means all lines are blocked. As a result, trains may be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 15:15.

Customer advice:

Services between Leeds and Chester via Manchester Victoria are not impacted by this disruption.

Customers can use Transport for Wales services between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester until 15:15. Customers may also use our services to / from Manchester Victoria, which are unaffected by this issue. Please note the different calling pattern for these services.

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.