Lines have now reopened following a fault with the signalling system between Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe / Macclesfield. However, whilst service recovers, trains may still be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes.

We anticipate disruption will continue until 15:00.

London Northwestern Railway Customer Advice

Rail replacement transport is running between Stafford and Crewe via Stone and Stoke-on-Trent. Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use this page.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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.