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ALT Warning of rail disruption between Manchester Piccadilly and Buxton on 26 and 27 September. No trains will run between New Mills Newtown and Buxton. Rail replacement buses will operate while Network Rail carries out track upgrades through Eaves Tunnel. Passengers are advised to check national rail enquiries before travelling.
ALT Two Network Rail maintenance team members repairing cabling near the tracks. They’re lifting a covering that conceals the cables and repairing a cable. Both of them are wearing PPE, like helmets, gloves, and high-visibility clothing. It is dark, with their torches illuminating the space.
ALT Disruption update: Tuesday 22 September 2026 “Following today’s signalling failure and subsequent delays, we have now confirmed a repair plan which will be completed tonight once all train services have departed. “In the meantime, we will run a regular timetable of train services at Manchester Piccadilly with platform 8 remaining closed. If necessary, we may cancel services to reduce any potential wider delays. “Please continue to check any planned journeys at National Rail Enquiries to see how they might be affected by this platform closure. Thank you for your patience.” Clare Waller Area Director for Manchester
ALT Disruption update: Tuesday 22 September 2026 “I’m sorry for delays to passengers this morning due to a problem with the signalling system at Manchester Piccadilly station. ”We’re fixing a cabling fault which means trains can’t use platform 8 at the station. While we are working hard to fix the problem and looking to get services back to normal later this morning, it is causing delays and cancellations right now. “Please check National Rail Enquiries before you set off on your journey today, and we’ll be posting regular updates on our repair plan.” Clare Waller Area Director for Manchester
ALT Customer information poster for London Euston, dated September 2026, with a yellow background highlighting a major rail disruption. The poster advises that on Sunday 20 September, the railway between London Euston and Watford will be closed until 4pm for emergency bridge work. During the closure, Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway and Lumo services will not operate to or from Euston, and customers are advised to avoid travel and check National Rail for updates. A note explains that urgent safety work is being carried out to remove a footbridge. The poster also states that London Overground Lioness line services will operate at a reduced frequency of two trains per hour between Euston and Willesden Junction, while London Underground Bakerloo line services will continue to operate normally. An illustration shows a large construction crane lifting a sign describing the urgent safety work.
ALT Our long-stay car park is now closed. The long-stay car park is closed for work needed on the concrete structure and link bridge. If you’ve parked a vehicle there, collect it as soon as you can.
