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Disruption between Warrington Central and Manchester Oxford Road expected until the end of the day 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 21:16

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Last updated

Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 21:28

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

East Midlands Railway between Liverpool Lime Street and Nottingham / Norwich

Northern between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Oxford Road / Manchester Piccadilly, and also between Warrington Central and Manchester Oxford Road

TransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria / Sheffield / Cleethorpes

Description

A safety inspection of the track between Birchwood and Irlam means that trains have to run at a reduced speed on some lines. As a result, trains running between Warrington Central and Manchester Oxford Road may be delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

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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.

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