Delays on trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport with lines blocked

Trains may be delayed between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport this morning due to a points failure.

Some lines between the two stations are blocked, according to National Rail. Delays are expected on some train services until at least 7.45am.

People are being urged to check their journey before they travel. Operators affected include Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.

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National Rail said: "A points failure between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport means some lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between these stations may be delayed.

"This is expected until 07:45. You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner."

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