Lines reopened: disruption through Earlestown expected until 08:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 06:30
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Last updated
Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 07:13
Train operators affected
- Northern
- Transport for Wales
Route(s) affected
Northern between Chester and Manchester Victoria / Leeds, between Manchester Airport and Liverpool Lime Street, and also between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria / Wigan North Western
Transport for Wales between Holyhead / Llandudno Junction and Manchester Airport
Description
All lines have now reopened following an earlier points failure Earlestown. Trains running between these stations may continue to be delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 08:00.
Ticket flexibility:
If your train is cancelled, you will be able to travel on an alternative service operated by any other participating train company, either two hours before or two hours after the original departure time of the cancelled service, in order to reach your destination.
If you decide not to travel or cannot complete your journey due to cancellations, you are entitled to a full refund from your original point of sale.
For further information and guidance please contact your train company or speak to a member of railway staff.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail 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.
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