Disruption between Newton-le-Willows and Warrington Bank Quay / Liverpool Lime Street expected until 19:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 16:42
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Last updated
Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 18:11
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Northern between Leeds and Chester, between Manchester Victoria / Manchester Airport / Wigan North Western and Liverpool Lime Street
TransPennine Express between Hull and Liverpool Lime Street
Transport for Wales between Manchester Airport and Chester / Llandudno / Holyhead
Description
A broken down train at Earlestown means that some lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between Newton-le-Willows and Warrington Bank Quay / Liverpool Lime Street may be delayed by up to 40 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 19:00.
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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.