Disruption between Altrincham and Stockport expected until 17:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly

Description

A tree on the railway between Altrincham and Stockport means that some lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled or delayed.

Disruption is expected until 17:30.

What's happened?

Services between Navigation Road and Stockport in this direction only are being disrupted due to a tree blocking the railway.

Network Rail staff are on site.

How does this affect my journey?

Train services are unable to run between Navigation and Stockport in this direction only.

Services between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly will be affected by this disruption.

Northern services between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester are not affected.

What should I do?

You should continue your journey using the alternative suggestions below.

You can travel on the following operators and routes at no extra cost in both directions:

• Bee Network buses 7, 11, 42A. 42B, 43, 192, 103, 310, 313, 368, 370, 371 and 378

• Metrolink services between Altrincham and Manchester

• Transport for Wales services between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly

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.

Replacement transport:

Road transport has been confirmed to run as follows:

• At 15:45 from Northwich to Manchester Piccadilly, calling at all stations to Manchester Piccadilly. Operated by Bestway

• At 15:30 from Stockport to Chester, calling at all stations to Chester. Operated by Bestway

• At 16:10 from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly. Operated by Bestway

Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport.

Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes whilst travelling by road transport.

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 drop-off 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.