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Lines Closed Between Manchester and Liverpool After Trackside Casualty at Newton-le-Willows

Police say the incident is not suspicious with injuries described as not thought to be life-threatening.

Overview

  • Emergency services remain at the scene after a person was found injured on the tracks around 3:15pm at Newton-le-Willows.
  • National Rail reports some lines are shut between Manchester and Liverpool/Warrington, with no trains able to pass through the affected area.
  • TransPennine Express warns of cancellations and delays, with disruption expected until about 5:45pm.
  • Passengers are advised to travel via Warrington on unaffected Northern services, including options from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester.
  • Northern has temporarily lifted ticket restrictions, including Advance and peak rules, to help affected journeys.