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Dozens of trains<\/a> have been cancelled or delayed following an emergency incident near Manchester<\/a>.<\/p>\n Northern, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales services are all affected by an incident this morning (October 1).<\/p>\n Emergency services have been working on the line between Newton-le-Willows and Manchester. The incident is understood to be in the Patricroft area, in Salford<\/a>.<\/p>\n All railway lines are closed through the area as a result of the incident, with disruption expected to last until 10am.<\/p>\n Never miss a story with the MEN’s daily Catch Up newsletter – get it in your inbox by signing up here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n A National Rail spokesperson said: “All lines are closed between Manchester Victoria \/ Manchester Oxford Road<\/a> and Newton-le-Willows whilst the emergency services deal with an incident.<\/p>\n “Trains travelling between these stations may be delayed by up to 45 minutes, cancelled or revised. Disruption is expected until 10:00.”<\/p>\n Further details about the emergency incident are yet to be confirmed. British Transport Police has been approached for information.<\/p>\n