Service disruption
Disruption between Newton-le-Willows / Wigan North Western and Manchester expected until 09:00
From 22 Oct 2026, 07:58 · End time not supplied
Source updated 22 Oct 2026, 08:25
Northern between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria / Manchester Airport, and also between Chester and Leeds TransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and Hull / Newcastle Transport for Wales between Holyhead and Manchester Airport
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The emergency services are dealing with an incident near the railway between Newton-le-Willows and Patricroft. Whilst they attend the incident, all lines are closed. As a result, trains running between Newton-le-Willows / Wigan North Western and Manchester may be cancelled, delayed, revised or diverted. Disruption is expected until 09:00. Northern customer advice: How does this affect my journey? Train services are unable to run between Newton-le-Willows and Eccles (in both directions). Services on the following routes will be affected by this disruption: Between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Airport Between Chester and Leeds Between Wigan North Western and Manchester Victoria via Eccles Northern services between the follwing routes are not affected: Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford road via Warrington Central Chester to Manchester Piccadilly What should I do? You should continue your journey using the alternative suggestions below. You can travel on the following train operators and routes at no extra cost: East Midlands Railway services between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Oxford Road via Warrington Central TransPennine express services between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Oxford Road via Warrington Central Transport for Wales services between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption – please check your whole journey before travelling. Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends. Replacement transport: Road transport has been requested. TransPennine Express customer advice: Services may be diverted between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria via an alternative route. Trains diverting via this altenative route will be unable to serve Lea Green and Newton-Le-Willows. What should I do? You can use your tickets at no extra cost on the following services: East Midlands Railway services between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Piccadilly Northern services: between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Oxford Road between Warrington Bank Quay and Newton-le-Willows Metrolink services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria TransPennine Express services between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Piccadilly Transport For Wales between Warrington Bank Quay and Newton-Le-Willows If you are travelling to / from Newton-Le-Willows you can use Northern and Transport for Wales services to / from Warrington Bank Quay. Please be aware that it is approximately a 20-minute distance between Warrington Bank Quay and Warrington Central to then connect onto the next available service to/from Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester. If you are travelling to / from Lea Green and Newton-Le-Willows, rail replacement transport has been requested to run between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria via Lea Green and Newton-Le-Willows. Please be aware that other train operators may also be experiencing disruption today. Please allow extra time for your journey and check before you travel. Ticket flexibility: If your train is cancelled, you will be able to travel on an alternative service operated by any other participating train company , either two hours before or two hours after the original departure time of the cancelled service, in order to reach your destination. If you decide not to travel or cannot complete your journey due to cancellations, you are entitled to a full refund from your original point of sale. For further information and guidance please contact your train company or speak to a member of railway staff. Check before you travel: You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner . For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey. Compensation: You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
From 22 Oct 2026, 07:58 · End time not supplied · Source changed 22 Oct 2026, 08:25
Operators: Northern, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales
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