Car Crashes From Bridge Onto Rail Line Causing Travel Disruption

A car crashed from a bridge onto a rail line near Manchester, leading to travel chaos and service delays.

Car Crashes From Bridge Onto Rail Line Causing Travel Disruption
Car Crashes From Bridge Onto Rail Line Causing Travel Disruption

Okay, so a car crashed near Manchester. It happened around 2 AM on Friday in Eccles. The car hit a rail bridge and landed on the tracks.

A man in his 30s got arrested. Police suspect he was drink-driving. He went to the hospital with injuries, but his injuries are not life-threatening.

The car flipped upside down, and debris was everywhere after the accident. Crews later lifted and removed the car. The road reopened at 7:30 AM.

Train services faced major delays. Northern, TPE, and Transport for Wales trains were all impacted.

Network Rail said all lines reopened later, but they warned about continued disruptions. Trains might be delayed or canceled. You can use your ticket on other routes free.

Northern trains had issues on a few routes, including Liverpool to Manchester Airport, Wigan to Manchester, and Chester to Leeds/Manchester. They used rail replacement buses between Newton and Manchester and also between Earlestown and Manchester.

TPE reported problems on routes like Liverpool to Hull/Manchester/Newcastle and Lancaster to Manchester Airport. Travel between Liverpool and Manchester used Warrington Central. Buses replaced trains between Liverpool and Manchester, stopping at Lea Green and Newton.

Transport for Wales services had trouble too. Affected services included Chester/Llandudno to Manchester and Holyhead to Manchester Airport. Trains may start or end at Newton-le-Willows, and some will not run between Newton and Manchester. Buses run between Newton-le-Willows and Manchester Piccadilly.

The crash damaged the overhead lines. Repairs took quite a few hours, but the engineers managed.

Network Rail is sorry for the trouble. They ask people to check train operators for updates to ensure everyone has the latest travel information.

Image Credits and Reference: https://news.sky.com/story/car-drives-over-bridge-crashing-onto-rail-line-in-greater-manchester-causing-train-chaos-13304565
Disclaimer: The images on this site are for info only and follow fair use. We get them from public sources and try to stick to official ones. If you have any concerns, please reach out to us.
Fact-Checking Policy: We use reliable sources and check info before posting. Mistakes can happen, so if you spot one, please let us know, and we’ll fix it ASAP.

Local news team dedicated to accurate crime and community reporting within the Liverpool area. Email: dodoxler+pool@gmail.com