Warning to holidaymakers as train line to Manchester Airport blocked due to points failure

Holidaymakers are being warned of delays as trains to Manchester Airport are blocked due to a points failure. Services running between Piccadilly and the terminals are currently suspended.

Northern Rail have advised travellers that services running between the stations may be cancelled or delayed. There is no indication about when the issue might be resolved.

Passengers are being advised to seek alternative travel, with tickets being accepted between Manchester city centre and Manchester Airport on Metrolink services.

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Other south Manchester stations which will be affected by the line blockage include Mauldeth Road, Burnage, East Didsbury, Gatley, Heald Green.

In their latest Service update, Northern said the 12.27 from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe will no longer be calling at Edge Hill, Wavertree Technology Park, Broad Green, Roby, Mauldeth Road, Burnage, East Didsbury, Gatley, Heald Green, Manchester Airport and Styal.

The train operator said on Twitter: "Due to a points failure between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport the line is blocked. Services through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or altered.

"Ticket acceptance is in place between Manchester City Centre and Manchester Airport on Metrolink services. Passengers travelling from Manchester Piccadilly will need to change at Market Street for an onwards tram to the airport."