Due to a points failure between Earlestown (ERL) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
Services may be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Chester (CTR) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
We expect the incident to last until 15:30 and disruption to services is expected until 16:30.
We have been made aware of a signalling problem in the Earlestown area. Until the signalling system is working normally, trains will be delayed or cancelled between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.
Please be aware that Northern are also affected by this incident. You can check your journey with any operator at tfw.wales. We expect the incident to be cleared by 15:30. Train services may be disrupted until 16:30. Please continue to travel as planned, but expect delays and cancellations on your journey.
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 Piccadilly with Northern.
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
