Residual disruption between Crewe and Wilmslow expected until 14:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Tuesday 03 February 2026 at 12:14
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Last updated
Tuesday 03 February 2026 at 13:58
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly
Northern between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly
Transport for Wales between Port Talbot Parkway / Cardiff Central and Manchester Piccadilly
Description
Trains are returning to normal following an earlier trespass incident at Sandbach.
As services recover, some trains between Crewe and Wilmslow may still be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until 14:30.
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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.