Disruption between Altrincham and Stockport expected until 18:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly

Description

A fault on a train between Altrincham and Stockport means that all lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between these stations may be revised or delayed by up to 30 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 18:00.

Customer advice:

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are unable to run between Altrincham and Stockport in this direction only.

Services between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly will be affected by this disruption.

Northern services between Chester and Manchester Victoria are not affected.

What should I do?

You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.

You can also travel on the following services at no extra cost:

• Manchester Metrolink Tram services between Altrincham and Manchester

• Transport for Greater Manchester Bee Network buses on the following routes: 11 / 285 / 370 / 371

• Transport for Wales services between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly

Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advanced restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.

Replacement transport:

Road transport has been requested to operate between Chester and Stockport.

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 and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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.