Lines reopened: disruption between Huddersfield and Stalybridge expected until 16:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Newcastle and Manchester Airport, Redcar Central and Manchester Victoria, York / Huddersfield and Manchester Piccadilly, and also between Hull and Liverpool Lime Street

Description

Following a vehicle striking a bridge between Huddersfield and Stalybridge, lines have reopened. Trains running between these stations may still be delayed by up to 45 minutes, revised or diverted to allow the service to recover.

Disruption is expected until 16:00.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement transport has been requested to run between Huddersfield, Slaithwaite, Marsden, Greenfield, Mossley, Stalybridge and Manchester Piccadilly. Journey times may be extended by 90 minutes whilst travelling by rail replacement transport.

Check before you travel:

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

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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.