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Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Wilmslow (WML):

Services will be cancelled in both directions between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Wilmslow (WML).

We expect the incident to last until 10:50 on 19/04/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 23:30 on 18/04/2026 until 10:50 on 19/04/2026.

In order to repair earlier damage to the overhead electric wires at Manchester Piccadilly, for safety, services in the area are subject to disruption and will be cancelled or revised.

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

Alternative Travel Options:

We have organised buses to run between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. They will depart at the following times on Sunday 19/04:

• 09:00 Wilmslow to Manchester Piccadilly
• 09:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow
• 10:00 Wilmslow to Manchester Piccadilly
• 10:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow

These arrangements are in place on services until 10:50.

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

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.