Due to a points failure between Earlestown (ERL) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
We have been made aware of a signalling problem in the Earlestown area. Until the signalling system is working normally, trains will be cancelled between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Airport.
Please be aware that Northern are also affected by this incident. You can check your journey with any operator at tfw.wales.
We expect don't expect the incident to be cleared before the end of the day. Train services may be disrupted until the end of service tonight.
Our services between Chester and Manchester Airport via Manchester Piccadilly will all terminate at Warrington Bank Quay, with our services from Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly towards Chester and Llandudno all starting at Warrington Bank Quay.
Please continue to travel as planned, but expect delays and cancellations on your journey.
We have organised buses to run between Newton-le-Willows and Warrington Bank Quay to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will arrive at Newton-le-Willows at approximately 17:15 provided by Northwich and Marios Coaches. These buses will operate as a shuttle service between Newton-le-Willows and Warrington Bank Quay.
These arrangements are in place on services until further notice.
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 alternative routes to help you complete your journey, with the Train Operating Companies listed below at no extra cost:
Between Chester and Manchester with Northern.
For customers wishing to divert their journey, we have the following arrangements in place:
Between Manchester and Crewe with Northern.
Between Manchester and Chester via Crewe with Avanti West Coast.
Between Chester and Liverpool with MerseyRail.
These arrangements are in place on services until further notice. 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.
We will publish more information here, once we have received an update from Network Rail technicians. Please check back shortly. We're sorry for the disruption to your journey today.
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
