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All Lines Closed Between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge After Incident at Ashton-under-Lyne Station

Passengers face cancellations and delays until at least 8pm, according to National Rail.

Overview

  • Police, paramedics and fire crews are attending an ongoing incident at Ashton-under-Lyne, with firefighters seen entering the station.
  • A cordon has been put in place on Turner Lane beneath the railway bridge, and multiple ambulances and police vehicles are in the station car park.
  • National Rail reports trains may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 30 minutes while emergency services work at the scene.
  • Northern services between Southport, Wigan North Western and Stalybridge are affected, along with TransPennine Express routes linking Liverpool Lime Street, Hull, Newcastle, Manchester Airport, Redcar Central, Saltburn and Scarborough.
  • The nature of the incident has not been confirmed, and British Transport Police have been contacted for further information.