Due to a points failure between Crewe (CRE) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
Services will be delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Crewe (CRE) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59.
What's Happened?
We have been made aware of a points failure at Crewe.
For safety, train services will be running more slowly than normal through the area, with residual delays of around 30 minutes to be expected. Our services to Manchester Piccadilly will be diverted via Warrington Bank Quay which means we will no longer be able to serve Stockport and Wilmslow. We expect this to last until the end of the day.
Our colleagues at Network Rail are aware of the problem and technicians are currently on site trying to rectify the issue with the affected points.
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
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Alternative Travel Options
Your ticket can be used on the following alternative routes to help you complete your journey, with the Train Operating Companies listed below at no extra cost:
- Avanti West Coast between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly
- Northern services between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly.
These arrangements are in place on services until 21:30.
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.
