Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Crewe and Warrington Bank Quay the line towards Warrington Bank Quay is blocked.
Impact
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer Advice
You can use your ticket on the following train companies at no extra cost:
Transport for Wales / Northern between Chester and Warrington in both directions
Transport for Wales between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe in both directions
London North Eastern Railway between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh.
Cross Country between Birmingham New St and Edinburgh.
Transpennine Express between Preston and Glasgow Central/Edinburgh in both directions
Merseyrail between Liverpool Lime Street and Chester in both directions
Additional Facilities Information
Additional Information
We're really sorry if this affects you and your journey today.
If your journey's delayed 15 minutes or more, you can claim compensation at delayrepay.avantiwestcoast.co.uk.
If your train is cancelled, your ticket is valid on one of the two Avanti West Coast services immediately before your booked train, or one of the two immediately after.
If you no longer wish to travel because your train's delayed or cancelled, you can request a full refund from where you bought your ticket.
Disruption may also be affecting other train companies. Check the status of all routes and operators online here.
Last Updated: 04/10/2025 18:53