Storm Goretti: Northern issues travel warning with multiple Greater Manchester trains cancelled
The Met Office have issued yellow and amber weather warnings for snow and ice which cover the Northern network. These will be in place until the end of the day.
Northern said: “You are strongly advised to check your journey in full on either of the affected days, and check our Status and Disruptions page if your journey involves travel with other train operators.
Adding: “Please be aware that across the network, trains that do run may be delayed, cancelled or altered at late notice due to the severe weather.”
The following routes are suspended until the end of the day:
- Between Manchester Piccadilly and Glossop / Hadfield
- Between Hazel Grove and Buxton
- Between New Mills Central and Sheffield (a reduced service is running between Manchester Piccadilly and New Mills Central via Bredbury)
You cannot travel on the above routes. There are no trains or replacement buses operating.
Until 12:00 today, the following routes are suspended:
- Between Huddersfield and Barnsley
You cannot travel on the above routes until the times shown. There are no trains or replacement buses operating.
Northern has stated that customers travelling on the affected routes stated above with tickets dated Thursday 8 or Friday 9 January, will be valid for travel up to and including Monday 12 January. Additionally, refunds will be available for anyone who decides not to travel.
Northern customers are also able to use their tickets at no extra cost on all Bee Network buses across the Bee Network until the end of the day today.