LIVE: Emergency services respond as person hit by train with major disruption on line - latest updates

Emergency services are responding after a person was hit by a train between Manchester Oxford Road and Warrington this morning.

Crews are currently on the scene, with all stations between the two major stations currently closed. Trains are currently being cancelled, delayed or diverted.

Major disruption is expected until at least 9am. Operators affected include East Midlands Railway, Northern and TransPennine Express, with passengers urged to check before they travel this morning.

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National Rail said: "A person has been hit by a train between Manchester Oxford Road and Warrington Central. Whilst the emergency services carry out their work, all lines between these stations are closed.

"Trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or diverted until approximately 09:00."

The British Transport Police have been contacted for further information.

If you've been affected by what happened on the network today, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 from any phone for a confidential chat.

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These are the routes affected this morning.

Disruption is now expected until at least 10am.

No trains are running between Manchester Oxford Road and Warrington Central.

The line closure is affecting services between Manchester and Liverpool, that run through Warrington.

Passengers should check before they travel this morning.

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There are no trains running through #Warrington Central between #Liverpool and #Manchester

This is due to the emergency services attending an incident

We are sorry for any disruption to journeys this morning

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