No trains are running between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester after a person was hit by a train.
Emergency services were called to a section of track between Newton-Le-Willows and Patricroft train stations at around 7pm on Friday, August 27 after reports of the tragic incident.
As paramedics and police work at the scene, all trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester are cancelled.
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Trains are expected to be cancelled or delayed until 9.30pm.
The condition of the person has not yet been confirmed.
A spokesperson from National Rail said: "The emergency services are dealing with an incident between Manchester and Liverpool Lime Street via Earlestown.
"As a result, all lines are blocked, trains may be cancelled or delayed.
"Disruption is expected until 21:30."
While the line is closed rail replacement buses operated by Ocean Travel will depart from Manchester Victoria and call at Newton-Le-Willows, Lea Green and Liverpool Lime Street.
People may also be able to use their TransPennine Express tickets on Northern and East Midlands Railway services between Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street in both directions.
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