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RE: Northern Trains Ltd

(13/08/2024 10:13)mikestone Wrote:  The reduction in cancellations apparent from journey check apears to have been acheived at least in part by withdrawing Manchester-Alderley Edge locals - not sure when this began or whether it has ever been announced. Can't see a press release.

I noticed when I was checking on options for my mum to get to a Manchester hospital a few weeks back.

I wonder if Manchester Piccadilly having two platforms out-of-service may be a factor? I think this is the work following a piece of glass falling from the roof on to a platform.

https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk...-roof-work

While that press release doesn't mention it platforms 1 and 2 are currently closed, with XC and Northern's Stoke stopper allocated to platform 5, that's normally used for the Alderley Edge service. Although, logically if that was the case it should be the Hazel Grove service.

The Northern Sheffield services still diverting via Stockport could also have affected the platform and pathing options.