Residual disruption between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly expected until 08:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 13 November 2026 at 05:04
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Last updated
Friday 13 November 2026 at 06:28
Train operators affected
- Northern
- TransPennine Express
- Transport for Wales
Route(s) affected
Between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly
Description
Following overrunning engineering works between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly all lines have now reopened. As service recovers, trains between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed or revised.
This is expected until 08:00.
A visual disruption map video is available.
Northern customer advice:
You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.
You can travel on the following train operators and routes at no extra cost:
Transport for Wales services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport in both directions
TransPennine Express services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport in both directions
You can also travel on the following services using your Northern tickets at no extra cost:
Metrolink services between Manchester Stations and Manchester Airport in both directions
Bee Network buses on the following services - 11, 25, 42, 42A, 42B, 42C, 43, 50, 103, 142, 368, 370, 371, 378 and 379
Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption – please check your whole journey before travelling.
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 can use your ticket to travel between Manchester City Centre and Manchester Airport in both directions at no additional cost using Bee Network.
When the line reopens you, can use your ticket to travel on the next available TransPennine Express or Northern service from Manchester Airport for onward connections to your destination.
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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