Major disruption between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport

An incident requiring an emergency services response has resulted in all lines being closed between the two stations.

The disruption was reported at 1:05pm today (June 23).

A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “We were called to Gatley station at 12.50pm today following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

“Officers attended along with paramedics but sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”

According to National Rail, trains running between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport may be cancelled, severely delayed or diverted, with major disruption expected until 3pm.

Passengers can use their tickets at no extra cost on TransPennine Express services via any reasonable route, as well as on Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales services between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe.

Tickets are also being accepted on Bee Network services, including Metrolink tram services via any reasonable route and Bee Network bus services 43, 50, 103, 248, 313 and 368.

National Rail said Northern train ticket restrictions , including Advance and Peak restrictions, have been lifted in affected areas during the disruption and will be reinstated once it ends.

Replacement road transport has been arranged.

A service departing Manchester Piccadilly at 1:45pm is scheduled to call at Mauldeth Road, Burnage, East Didsbury, Gatley, Heald Green and Manchester Airport.

Further services are due to operate from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly at 2:20pm and 3pm, and from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport at 3:30pm.

Passengers are advised to check station information posters for bus pick-up locations.

🎥 #ManchesterAirport – The visual disruption map video has been updated #DisruptionVideos

ℹ️ Full video can be found here: https://t.co/sbSt6BTQVM pic.twitter.com/oxOsqeFq3i

— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) June 23, 2026

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Journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes while travelling by road.

National Rail has advised passengers to check their journeys before travelling, as other train operators may also be affected by the disruption.

Passengers delayed while travelling may be entitled to compensation and are advised to keep their train tickets and make a note of their journey details to support any claim.

The Samaritans provide free, confidential emotional support for anyone who is struggling to cope, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

You can contact them by calling 116 123 (free from any phone in the UK and Ireland).

More information is available at: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/