Disruption between Sheffield and Stockport expected until 22:00 

Route(s) affected

between Sheffield and Stockport

Description

A tree on the railway in the New Mills area means the lines towards Stockport are blocked. Trains running between Sheffield and Stockport may be revised, delayed by up to 30 minutes or diverted.

Disruption is expected until 22:00.

East Midlands Railway customer advice:

Network Rail will be sending a team to investigate further they are due to arrive at 21:00.

Trains running through the area in the Sheffield to Stockport direction will not be able to run between Sheffield and Manchester unless they are able to take a diversionary route (adding no extra time the the journey unless you are travelling to / from Stockport). The diversionary route available would mean that our trains are unable to call at Stockport.

Trains running through the area in opposite are directly unaffected however delays and alterations may apply as a result of train crew and trains being out of their usual position.

How do I get where I need to be?

You should continue to travel as originally planned however your journey may be delayed by up to 30 minutes. We are sorry for the delay to your journey today.

If you hold an ‘Advance Ticket’ which is usually valid on a specific train you may use it to travel on any of our trains on this route.

East Midlands Railway are currently looking at alternative arrangements to keep you on the move. Please remember that this can take time and be assured that their team are working tirelessly to arrange this as quickly as possible for you.

Transpennine Express are also able to run the same diversionary route where possible, therefore you may use your ticket at no extra cost on either East Midlands Railway or Transpennine Express services between Sheffield / Stockport / Manchester Piccadilly as required.

TransPennine Express customer advice:

No trains can run between Sheffield and Stockport, in the direction towards Manchester.

Some trains may divert between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly. This means trains cannot call at Stockport.

You may use your ticket on the following services at no extra cost:

• Northern services between Sheffield / Stockport and Manchester Piccadilly

• East Midlands Railway between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly - Please note, East Midlands Railway are also affected by this disruption

If you require any connecting services, please check information screens or speak to a member of staff.

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.