Trains between Blackpool and Manchester Airport cancelled after 'emergency incident' blocks lines
Rail services between Blackpool and Manchester Airport have been disrupted this morning after an incident prompted emergency services to block all lines.
Northern said trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport are currently unable to run in either direction while emergency services, including the British Transport Police, deal with the situation.
The disruption notice was last updated at 7.20am today, with disruption expected to continue until around 9am.
Services affected include routes between Blackpool North and Manchester Airport, as well as connections from Liverpool and Crewe via Manchester Airport.
Passengers travelling from Blackpool towards Manchester Airport are being warned of cancellations and delays, with some journeys unable to operate at all.
Alternative travel options
Rail passengers are being advised to use alternative routes where possible. Tickets are being accepted at no extra cost on:
- Bee Network Metrolink services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport
- Metrolink services between Manchester Piccadilly and East Didsbury
- Bee Network bus services, including the 43 and 313
- TransPennine Express services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport
Northern services between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe via Stockport are not affected.
Replacement buses in operation
Replacement road transport is being provided, with services running between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, calling at stations including Mauldeth Road, Burnage, East Didsbury, Gatley, Heald Green and Styal.
Passengers are being warned that journeys by road could take up to an hour longer than usual.
Rail ticket restrictions have also been temporarily lifted in the affected area.
Passengers are advised to check before travelling as disruption may affect other operators and routes.