Emergency Services Tackle Major Incident Disruption in Cheshire
Emergency services are currently dealing with a significant incident affecting the railway services in Cheshire. Train routes between Crewe and Runcorn, as well as Warrington Central, have been completely shut down due to this emergency. As a result, there are widespread delays and cancellations for key train services.
Impact on Railway Services
The disruption affects several major train lines:
- Avanti West Coast services connecting London Euston to Glasgow Central and Edinburgh.
- Train connections from Liverpool Lime Street are also impacted.
- London Northwestern Railway services running between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street are delayed.
Expected Duration of Disruption
Major disruptions are anticipated until approximately 11:00 AM. However, officials note that the situation is dynamic and may change based on the incident response.
Alternative Travel Options
Passengers have been advised about ticket acceptance on alternative services to mitigate the impact of this disruption:
- Avanti West Coast passengers can use tickets with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Merseyrail, Northern, ScotRail, and TransPennine Express.
- London Northwestern Railway ticket holders may also travel on Merseyrail and Transport for Wales services.
Stay Informed
For the latest updates regarding the incident and affected services, passengers are encouraged to check the National Rail Enquiries website. Information is also continuously communicated through local transport channels.
