Manchester trains disrupted due to ANIMALS on railway as …

Passengers were warned to expect disruption on some Manchester rail^[1] services while animals wandered on the tracks. TransPennine Express^[2] said services between Liverpool^[3] Lime Street and York were affected this afternoon (August 13).

The animals were on the line between Dewsbury and Brighouse, in West Yorkshire^[4]. A number of passengers reported being ‘stuck’ on services this afternoon while the incident unfolded.

A spokesperson for TransPennine Express tweeted: “Due to animals on the railway between Dewsbury and Brighouse some lines are blocked. Trains running through these stations may be delayed.

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“Disruption is expected until 13:45. Your journey may be affected.

“Please check before travel.” The line reopened at around 1.15pm.

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