Due to a fault on a train at Rhyl (RHL):
Services may be delayed by up to 45 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Manchester Airport (MIA).
We expect the incident to last until 11:00 and disruption to services is expected until 11:00.
What's Happened?
Following a technical fault on one of our trains at Rhyl, services are now able to run.
Please continue to travel as planned, but expect delays and cancellations on your journey.
Please note, other routes and services are affected by this incident. Please check your journey at tfw.wales.
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 Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport with Northern
- Between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport with TransPennine Express
These arrangements are in place on services until 12:00.
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 apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Further Information
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
For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map or plan your journey and purchase tickets for any service, not just TfW at www.tfw.wales.
Services from other operators and on other parts of the network may also be disrupted. Check your journey at www.tfw.wales.
If you decide not to travel because of this disruption and your ticket is unused, you can obtain a fee free refund from wherever you purchased your ticket.
