Delays between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester via Newton-le-Willows expected until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Northern between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport

TransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and Huddersfield / Stalybridge

Description

A vehicle has collided with a barrier at a level crossing between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester via Newton-le-Willows. Trains are able to run safely but are doing so at a reduced speed. Staff are going to attend the site at the end of service today to remove and repair the damaged barrier.

As a result, your journey between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester via Newton-le-Willow may be delayed by up to 35 minutes for the rest of today.

Northern customer advice:

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are having to run at a reduced speed between Newton-le-Willows and Patricroft (in both directions).

Northern services between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Oxford Road via Warrington Central are not affected.

What should I do?

You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.

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 should continue to travel as planned; however, your journey may be delayed.

If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any TransPennine Express or Northern service within the two hours before or after your cancelled service. 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.