Manchester Airport train fault causes delays today

Trains to and from Manchester Airport have been unable to run normally following a fault with the signalling system.

Services may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised until 6 pm.

Network Rail staff are on site working to rectify the fault, while Northern has warned passengers to check before they travel.

The disruption is affecting services between Manchester Airport and Barrow in Furness and Windermere, Liverpool Lime Street and Blackpool North, as well as trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe.

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Northern said: “Train services are unable to run to and from Manchester Airport in both directions.”

Passengers are being advised to travel on the next available Northern service where possible and to check their full journey before setting off, as other operators may also be affected.

Northern added: “Train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption.

“Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.”

Customers delayed during their journey may also be entitled to compensation.

Passengers have been advised to keep their ticket and make a note of their journey to support any claim.