An ongoing emergency incident at Gatley has led to the complete closure of the train line connecting Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, causing significant disruption for passengers. Trains are being cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes, or revised as emergency services respond to the situation.
Details of the Disruption
National Rail has confirmed that all lines between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport are currently closed to allow emergency services to carry out their work safely. Major disruption is expected to persist until at least 2:00 PM this afternoon. Passengers are advised to check their journeys and seek alternative routes where possible.
Affected Routes
The following services are impacted by the incident:
- Northern: Services between Corkickle / Barrow-in-Furness / Windermere / Blackpool North / Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Airport, as well as between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe.
- TransPennine Express: Routes between Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / Redcar Central and Manchester Airport.
- Transport for Wales: Services between Manchester Airport and Llandudno.
Passengers travelling on these routes should expect cancellations, delays, and revisions. National Rail advises travellers to allow extra time and consider alternative transport options. The emergency services are working to resolve the incident as quickly as possible, but further updates are expected as the situation develops.
