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Residual disruption between Crewe and Wilmslow expected until 14:30 

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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.