Residual disruption in the Manchester Oxford Road area expected until 14:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 03 December 2025 at 10:52
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Last updated
Wednesday 03 December 2025 at 12:38
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Trains to / from Manchester Oxford Road
Description
Following a failure of the overhead line equipment in the Manchester Oxford Road area all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains to / from this station may still be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 14:30.
TransPennine Express customer advice:
Due to the failure of the overhead line equipment affecting TransPennine Express services in the Manchester area, severe disruption can be expected across the whole TransPennine Express network.
The lines have now re-opened and trains are now starting to move, however short notice delays and alterations can still be expected.
How does this affect my journey?
The following routes may be delayed, revised, or cancelled
Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central
Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
Manchester Airport - Recar Central
Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
Liverpool Lime Street - Hull
Manchester Victoria - Scarborough
Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes
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.