Disruption between New Mills Central and Chinley expected 18:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Manchester Piccadilly and Rose Hill Marple / Sheffield

Description

Flooding between New Mills Central and Chinley is causing disruption to services between these stations. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

We anticipate this to continue until approximately 18:30.

Trains to / from Rose Hill Marple can now run following earlier flooding.

Customer advice:

Effect on service:

The following amendments will apply:

• Manchester Piccadilly - Sheffield services are diverting via Stockport

• There is no route for train services between New Mills Central and Chinley in both directions.

Alternative travel suggestions:

Road transport has been requested to operate between New Mills Central and Chinley in both directions as required and will be updated when confirmed.

Northern tickets may be used at no extra cost on board the following Bee Network bus services in both directions;

• Manchester – Marple = 192, 358 and 385

• Manchester – Hyde = 201

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.

If the train you have a ticket for is cancelled, you can travel on any Northern, TransPennine Express or LNER service within 2 hours before or after your cancelled service was due to depart.

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.