Buses replace trains between Chester and Stockport until approximately 16:00  

Route(s) affected

Trains between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly

Description

A points failure between Chester and Stockport means all lines are blocked. As a result, trains are unable to run between these stations and will be revised or diverted.

Disruption is expected until 16:00.

Customer advice:

Network Rail are aware of the fault and engineers are on site.

Rail replacement transport will operate as follows:

• From Chester calling at all stations to Manchester Piccadilly (operated by S-Line Travel)

• From Stockport calling at all stations to Chester (operated by Atlantic Travel)

Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when using road replacement transport.

Northern tickets may be used at no additional costs on Transport for Wales services between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly via Warrington Bank Quay, in both directions.

Northern tickets may also be used at no additional costs on Manchester Metrolink services between Altrincham and Manchester Piccadilly, in both directions.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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.