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Residual delays between Wigan North Western / Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Lime Street expected until 20:30 

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Incident reported: Saturday 17 January 2026 at 17:10

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Last updated

Saturday 17 January 2026 at 19:03

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Liverpool Lime Street

East Midlands Railway between Norwich / Nottingham and Liverpool Lime Street

London Northwestern Railway between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street

Northern between Manchester Oxford Road / Blackpool North / Wigan North Western / Warrington Central and Liverpool Lime Street

Transport for Wales between Chester and Liverpoool Lime Street

Description

Following a trespass incident between Wigan North Western / Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Lime Street all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains may still be delayed by up to 20 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 20:30.

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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.