Commuters have been plunged into a morning of travel chaos and have been warned to expect hours of disruption on railway lines coming into Manchester.

Trains from Northern, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales have been impacted by a points failure at Earlestown early this morning. Railway lines between Manchester, Liverpool and Warrington Bank Quay are currently closed.

Closures, delays and disruptions are expected to last throughout the morning. 07:26 Elizabeta Ranxburgaj

Transport for Wales rail replacement

Road transport for impacted Transport for Wales services is currently being sourced.

This service will run between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly.

Passengers looking to travel between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly have been advised to travel via C

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