Huge emergency response at Ashton-under-Lyne as all trains cancelled

Dozens of ambulances and police cars have raced to Ashton-under-Lyne after an incident sparked mass cancellations on the railway.

In an update, National Rail said: ‘The emergency services dealing with an incident between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge means all lines are closed.

As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.’

The nature of the incident remains unclear at this time.

Disruption is currently expected until 8pm.

Northern services have been impacted between Southport, Wigan North Western and Stalybridge

TransPennine Express services have also been impacted between Liverpool Lime Street and Hull, Newcastle, and between Manchester Airport and Redcar Central, Saltburn, and also between Manchester Victoria and Scarborough.

British Transport Police (BTP) have been approached for comment.