Due to damage to the overhead electric wires at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
Services may be delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in the Manchester Piccadilly area.
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected from 11:30 on 16/04/2026 until the end of the day.
Following a problem with the overhead electric wires at Manchester Piccadilly yesterday, services in the area are subject to disruption and maybe cancelled or revised.
All services between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly are cancelled for the rest of the day.
We expect disruption to last until the end of today.
Please continue to travel as planned, but expect potential delays and cancellations on your journey.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised buses to run between Wilmslow and Manchester Airport via Stockport and Manchester Piccadilly in to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost.
These arrangements are in place on services until the end of the day provided by Keanes Coaches and Mario's.
Road Transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please visit National Rail’s https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-information/rail-replacement-services/
Calling points for road transport may be found on station information posters and https://tfw.wales/places/stations
Alternative Travel Options:
Your ticket can be used on the following operators listed below to help you complete your journey at no extra cost:
- Avanti West Coast between Crewe and Manchester
- Northern between Manchester Oxford Road/Crewe and Manchester Airport
- TransPennine Express between Stockport and Manchester Piccadilly
- Metrolink between Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly
These arrangements are in place on services until the end of the day.
If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost.
If you intended to travel between Cardiff Central and Manchester Piccadilly yesterday and choose not to travel, you may use your ticket today at no extra cost.
Please note, other routes and operators are affected by the disruption. Please check your journey at tfw.wales.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map
If one of our trains is delayed or cancelled and you arrive at your destination station more than 15 minutes later than scheduled, you can claim compensation through 'Delay Repay'. Delay Repay | TfW
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
