Buses replace trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Romiley via Bredbury today  

Route(s) affected

Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and New Mills Central / Sheffield

Description

A points failure between Ashburys and Romiley via Bredbury means that all lines are blocked. As a result of this, trains that run between Manchester Piccadilly and Romiley via Bredbury are cancelled between these stations and will be diverted where possible via Guide Bridge.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Network Rail engineers are on site.

Customer advice:

Services between Ashburys and Romiley via Bredbury will be diverted and will not call at Belle Vue, Ryder Brow, Reddish North, Brinnington and Bredbury in both directions.

Ashburys to Hadfield services are not affected.

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

Road transport details:

Rail replacement transport will depart Manchester Piccadilly calling at Ashburys, Belle Vue, Ryder Brow, Reddish North, Brinnington, Bredbury and Romiley at the following times:

• 16:30 / 17:30 / 18:30 / 19:30 / 20:30 / 21:30 / 22:50

  
  

Rail replacement transport will depart Romiley calling at Bredbury, Brinnington, Reddish North, Ryder Brow, Belle Vue, Ashburys and Manchester Piccadilly at the following times:

• 16:05 / 17:05 / 18:05 / 19:05 / 20:05 / 21:05 / 21:50 / 23:55

Rail replacement transport will depart Manchester Piccadilly calling at Ashburys, Belle Vue, Ryder Brow, Reddish North, Brinnington, Bredbury, Romiley, Marple, Strines and New Mills Central at the following times:

• 23:55

Journey times will be extended by 30 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.

For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up to date train running information.

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 set-down 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.