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