Trains between Piccadilly and Manchester Airport cancelled

Services running between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport are not able to run due to the failure, according to Northern.

The train company says that services running between the stations “will be cancelled or delayed”, with disruption expected until 2.30pm.

Services between Blackpool North and Manchester Airport, a line which passes through Bolton, are said to be affected, alongside multiple other lines.

Network Rail Manchester Piccadilly says: “Disruption between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.

“There is a problem with the points, which allow trains to move across lines of track. We’re on site to investigate and resolve the issue.”

Northern says you can travel on the following train operators and routes at no extra cost:

Manchester Metrolink services between Manchester Stations and Manchester Airport.

Manchester Metrolink services between Manchester Stations and East Didsbury.

Transport for Greater Manchester 42 and 142 bus services between Manchester City Centre and East Didsbury.

Transport for Greater Manchester 42C bus services between Manchester City Centre and Heald Green.

Transport for Greater Manchester 43 and 103 bus services between Manchester City Centre and Manchester Airport.

Transport for Greater Manchester 50 bus services between Manchester City Centre and Burnage/Mauldeth Road.

Transport for Greater Manchester 11 service between Stockport and Gatley.