Overview
- Emergency services were called shortly before 6pm to Greek Street after a suitcase was found on the station footbridge.
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams are on scene with firefighters, police and paramedics coordinating the response.
- Stockport station has been evacuated along with some nearby homes, and Greek Street, Shaw Heath and Mercian Way are closed.
- All lines through Stockport are blocked, with Avanti West Coast, Northern and CrossCountry reporting cancellations, diversions and delays.
- Operators and National Rail warn disruption will continue into the late evening, with some estimates extending to around 10–11pm.