There is disruption on the line this morning
TRAINS are running at reduced speed this morning due to flooding on the railway.
Heavy rain has flooded the rail line between Newton-le-Willows and Eccles this morning (Monday, February 24).
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As a result, trains are running at a reduced speed between Newton and Manchester.
Disruption is expected to last until around 1.30pm, Norethern Rail says.
⚠️ Due to flooding between Newton-Le-Willows and Eccles trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines.
— Northern (@northernassist) February 24, 2020
Disruption is expected until 13:30 24/02. ⚠️
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