Broken down train in Greater Manchester causes more pain for railway passengers

NewsGreater Manchester NewsTrainsDelays are expected until 6pm tonight16:25, 08 Aug 2026Updated 16:25, 08 Aug 2026There's more disruption for railway passengers today after a broken down train blocked the line between Stockport and Altrincham.‌Passengers are being warned trains could be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes. The problems are expected to last until around 6pm.‌Trains running between Chester, Mouldsworth, Delamere, Cuddington, Greenbank, Northwich, Lostock, Gralam, Plumley, Knutsford, Mobberley, Ashley, Hale, Altrincham, Navigation Road, Stockport and Manchester Piccadilly are affected.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterIn a statement National Rail Enquiries said: "A fault on a train between Altrincham and Stockport means