There is major disruption at Congleton railway station.

Every service departing from Congleton today (July 1) has been cancelled or substituted with a rail replacement bus service.

This comes following damage to the overhead electric wires in the Kidsgrove area.

A statement on National Rail's website reads: "Yesterday evening, the overhead electric wires were damaged in the Kidsgrove area.

"Partial repairs have been completed, allowing some lines to reopen from Macclesfield towards Stoke-on-Trent.

"Whilst some lines remain closed, Northern services will run between Macclesfield and Manchester Piccadilly only.

"Avanti West Coast services running from London Euston towards Manchester Piccadilly will divert via Alsager/Crewe.

"Disruption is expected until the end of the day."

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Northern Rail said: "Customers are advised that they can use their Northern tickets on CrossCountry services at no extra cost between Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke on Trent in both directions until the end of the day.

"Customers are advised that they can use their Northern tickets on Avanti services at no extra cost between Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke-on-Trent in both directions until the end of the day.

"Please note this disruption impacts all train operators on the route to Stoke on Trent and services are subject to cancellations and delays."