Several services have been axed this afternoon
Services at Manchester Piccadilly have been affected(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Rail passengers are being warned to expect disruption throughout the afternoon after a train fire.
Lines between Manchester and Sheffield, via Stockport, were closed earlier today (April 26) following a fire at Edale, in the Peak District.
All railways lines have since reopened, but passengers are facing chaos on services between the two cities.
Several services have been cancelled, while some are running with major delays.
National Rail is warning passengers to expect disruption until at least 3pm this afternoon.
Northern, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railway services have all been impacted by the issue.
At least seven services from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield have been cancelled since 11.45am this morning.
They include upcoming services to Nottingham at 1.43pm, Cleethorpes at 2.13pm and Sheffield via New Mills at 1.48pm and 2.48pm.
At least four services heading from Sheffield to Piccadilly were also cancelled, while other services are facing significant delays in both directions.
A National Rail spokesperson said: “Following a fire on a train at Edale, the lines have now reopened.
“Whilst services begin to run again, trains may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 35 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 3pm.”
Some rail replacement services have been in use, while ticket holders can travel on a number of alternative services in some circumstances.
Full details can be found on the National Rail website.
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