Delays to Northern and TransPennine Express services through Deansgate expected until 15:00 

Route(s) affected

Through Deansgate

Description

There is a fault on a train at Deansgate meaning some lines are blocked. As a result, services running through this station may be delayed by up to 45 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 15:00

Northern customer advice:

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 until further notice:

• TransPennine Express services on any reasonable route

• East Midlands Railway services on any reasonable route

• Metrolink services between Manchester stations and Manchester Airport

Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption – please check your whole journey before travelling.

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.

TransPennine Express customer advice:

You can use your tickets at no extra cost on the following services:

• Alternative TransPennine Express services between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria

• Avanti West Coast services between Preston and Glasgow Central / Edinburgh

• Metrolink services between Manchester Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport

• Northern services:

  • between Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield

  • between Manchester Airport and Preston

When the line reopens you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services:

• Alternative TransPennine Express services between Preston and Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport

• Alternative TransPennine express services between Liverpool Lime Street and Cleethorpes

• Northern services between Preston and Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Oxford Road / Manchester Airport

• East Midlands Railway services between Liverpool Lime Street and Sheffield

Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption, please check your whole journey before travelling.

Check before you travel:

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

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.