Disruption is expected to continue this morning as trains running to and from the stations are cancelled and delayed
09:29, 19 Jul 2025Updated 09:29, 19 Jul 2025
Northern has announced cancellations to rail services between Buxton and Manchester Piccadilly
A train operator is warning of ‘severe disruption’ along major railway lines in and out of Manchester city centre.
Northern has announced cancellations to rail services between Buxton and Manchester Piccadilly this morning (July 19).
It comes after a tree has fallen and is blocking the railway lines between Hazel Grove and Buxton.
Trains cancelled so far include the 7.50am route from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton, the 8.45am journey from Buxton to Piccadilly, and the 9.16am train from Buxton to Piccadilly.
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Disruption is expected to continue this morning as trains running to and from the stations are cancelled, delayed or revised, says Northern.
Network Rail is aware of the issue and staff are expected on site soon, adds the operator.
Northern issued this advice: “Manchester Piccadilly – Buxton services will terminate and start back at Hazel Grove.
“First services affected: 06:20 Manchester Piccadilly – Buxton service will terminate at Hazel Grove. 07:45 Buxton – Manchester Piccadilly service will start at Hazel Grove.
“Road transport: We apologise for the cancellation of this service today. To assist customers to complete their journey, road replacement transport will be provided as follows.
“A 16 seater bus operated by Premier will depart Hazel Grove at 08:35 calling at stations to Buxton.
“A 16 seater bus operated by Premier will depart Buxton at 09:00 calling at stations Hazel Grove .
“Please check station information posters for the location of the bus pick up points and be advised that bicycles, e-bikes and dogs (excluding service dogs) are not permitted on replacement road transport. Journey times will be extended by up to 60 minutes when using road replacement transport.”
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The operator continued: “Please travel on the next Northern train where available or visit www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-updates for any alternative options and for more information during times of disruption.
“You can message us on X.com, @northernassist (between 06:00 and 22:00) or search for #NorthernUpdates.
“If you’ve been delayed by 15 minutes or more, hold on to your tickets and claim compensation by visiting www.northernrailway.co.uk/delay-repay.”