Emergency services are dealing with an incident on the railway between Stafford, Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent, with train services disrupted this afternoon, Tuesday 3 November.
National Rail has confirmed that all lines are blocked, with passengers warned that trains may be cancelled, diverted or delayed by up to 60 minutes.
The disruption affects routes used by passengers travelling through Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent, including the line serving Stone railway station.
National Rail’s disruption information indicates that services are expected to be affected until approximately 3pm, although this may change as the incident develops.
Avanti West Coast has confirmed that some trains are being diverted via Stoke-on-Trent, with some services no longer calling at Stafford.
CrossCountry has also reported cancellations between Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent. Alternative ticket acceptance arrangements are in place with other operators, while replacement road transport has been requested.
The precise location and circumstances of the emergency services incident have not yet been officially confirmed.
Passengers are advised to check their journeys before travelling, using the National Rail disruption notice for the latest updates.
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