Rail services across northern England faced a major train disruption, stranding many passengers. Trains were halted in the Manchester area due to a trespasser on the tracks. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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Trains were unable to run in or out of Manchester Piccadilly throughout most of Saturday. Photo: EPA

Lines reopened around 20:00 GMT, but heavy congestion led to ongoing delays. Northern Railway announced that disruptions could last until late Saturday, creating a challenging situation for travelers.

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British Transport Police quickly responded to the incident and apprehended the trespasser. Northern, Network Rail, and other operators coordinated efforts to move stranded trains and resume regular service.

A British Transport Police spokesperson reported that officers were called near Levenshulme station around 14:00. Emergency responders—including police, paramedics, and fire crews—ensured safety and detained the trespasser.

Multiple routes across the North West suffered, including services from Carlisle to Newcastle, as well as routes in Yorkshire and Teesside. National Rail noted that Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Northern, TransPennine Express, and Transport for Wales services were all affected.

According to a Northern spokesperson, North West services would likely experience further cancellations and delays. Passengers with tickets were encouraged to consider alternative routes on Manchester Metrolink Tram Services, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, and Cross Country.

Travelers seeking alternate options found routes to Manchester City Centre and Manchester Airport.

Photo, source: www.bbc.com

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