Disruption between Stalybridge and Manchester Piccadilly via Manchester Victoria expected until 10:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 27 July 2026 at 07:24
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Last updated
Monday 27 July 2026 at 09:07
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Saltburn / Redcar Central / York and Manchester Airport
Description
A fault with the signalling system in the Manchester Victoria area means that fewer trains are able to run on all lines.
Trains running between Stalybridge and Manchester Piccadilly via Manchester Victoria may be cancelled, delayed by up 10 minutes, diverted, or revised to run non-stop between Stalybridge and Manchester Piccadilly.
Disruption is expected until 10:00.
Customer advice:
Services will be diverted between Stalybridge and Manchester Piccadilly via an alternative route.
Trains diverting via this alternative route will be unable to serve the following stations:
Manchester Victoria
Manchester Oxford Road
Trains diverting via an alternative route will be delayed.
You may use your ticket at no extra cost on Northern services between Manchester Victoria and Manchester Oxford Road.
You can also use your ticket at no extra cost on Metrolink services between Manchester Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.
Please allow extra time for your journey and check before you travel.
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.
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