LIVE: Manchester Piccadilly train delays and cancellations after 'signalling fault'

There is widespread disruption at Manchester Piccadilly this evening due to a 'signalling fault'.

Services are being cancelled and delayed as fewer trains are able to run while the problem is being fixed. The fault is affecting Northern and Avanti services.

A statement on the National Rail Enquiries website says: "A fault with the signalling system in the Manchester Piccadilly area means that fewer trains are able to run on some lines. As a result, trains operating to / from Manchester Piccadilly may be cancelled or delayed by up to 15 minutes."

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Avanti West Coast:

You may use your ticket, at no extra cost, on the following:

Transport for Wales services between Manchester Piccadily and Crewe (in both directions)

Northern between Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke / Crewe (in both directions)

Northern:

Customers travelling to/from Manchester Piccadilly to/from Alderley Edge are advised to board alternative Northern services to/from Crewe that call at stations between Manchester Piccadilly and Alderley Edge.

Customers with Northern tickets may use them, at no extra cost, on the following:

Transport for Wales services between Manchester Piccadilly / Wilmslow and Crewe and between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester in both directions

Avanti West Coast services between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke-on-Trent in both directions

For customers on station platforms, please listen for announcements or consult Customer Information Screens for up-to-date train running information.

Transport for Wales:

Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on the following services:

Northern between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe in both directions

Avanti West