LIVE Trains cancelled and delayed as emergency services respond to incident - latest updates

Commuters are being warned to expect cancellations and delays ahead of rush hour in Greater Manchester. National Rail says emergency services are responding to an incident this morning (February 6).

The incident has taken place between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge. Northern and TransPennine Express services between the two stations are affected.

Passengers are being warned to expect disruption throughout rush hour, and until 10am at least. A National Rail spokesperson said: "Due to emergency services dealing with an incident between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge there is disruption.

"Services may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption expected until 10:00."

According to the Inrix traffic monitoring website, services on the line are currently stationary. Emergency services are reportedly dealing with the incident at the scene.

Further details about the nature of the incident are yet to be confirmed. British Transport Police has been approached for information.

This is a live event. Follow the latest updates below.

Emergency services are in attendance on Berry Brow.

The incident is understood to be in Newton Heath.

Emergency services have been seen in attendance at Berry Brow, near to the railway line.

Trains have been stopped between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge this morning due to an emergency incident.

National Rail says Northern and TransPennine Express services are both affected.

Passengers may face delays and cancellations this morning, with disruption due to last until 10am.

All lines between the two services were temporarily stopped.

Services are now moving again, but there is major disruption on the line.

Updates will be posted in this blog.