Major disruption on rail services to Manchester Airport after signalling failure
All lines are blocked between Manchester Piccadilly and the airport, with trains cancelled or delayed by up to 45 minutes and disruption expected until the end of the day.
Train services to Manchester Airport have been hit by major disruption tonight following a signalling fault.
All lines are blocked between Manchester Piccadilly and the airport, according to National Rail, which blamed a "fault with the signalling system."
National Rail said: "As a result, trains between these stations may be cancelled, severely delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised. Major disruption is expected until the end of the day."
Which services are affected?
Northern services between Liverpool Lime Street, Blackpool North, Barrow-in-Furness and Manchester Airport.
TransPennine Express services between Scarborough, York, Redcar, Manchester Piccadilly, Sheffield and Manchester Airport.
Transport for Wales services between Chester, Holyhead and Manchester Airport.
Passengers are advised to check their journeys before travelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why are trains to Manchester Airport delayed?
- A fault with the signalling system has forced the closure of all railway lines between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.
- Which train operators are affected by the disruption?
- Services operated by Northern, TransPennine Express, and Transport for Wales are all experiencing cancellations and delays.
- How long will the train delays last?
- National Rail expects the major disruption to continue until the end of the day. Passengers are advised to check their specific journeys before travelling.