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Major rail disruption through Stockport after overhead wires damaged
Overview
All railway lines through Stockport rail station have been closed due to damaged overhead electrical wires, causing widespread disruption, cancellations, and diversions across six train operators. Network Rail engineers worked to repair the equipment, while passengers were advised to check journeys, avoid travel where possible, and use alternative transport options.
Key points
- All railway lines through Stockport rail station were closed following damage to overhead electrical wires.
- Six train operators were affected, including Avanti West Coast, Northern, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express, and Transport for Wales.
- Services between Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke-on-Trent were suspended, with routes to London Euston, Sheffield, Crewe, Buxton, and Chester also impacted.
- Northern advised passengers to avoid travelling where possible due to severe delays and overcrowding.
- Replacement buses and alternative ticket acceptances were arranged while repairs took place.