Victoria station to stay shut

Commuters on the tram

Travellers across the region are being advised to allow more time for their journeys today as transport continues to be affected.

All bus services will operate, however there are diversions in place to some services.

There will be train and tram services running, although they will not run through Victoria station which expected to stay closed for several days.

Transport for Greater Manchester has created an information page on its website www.tfgm.com/travel-information-23-may.

Trains affected include Leeds - Manchester Victoria. Trains will start and terminate at Rochdale. A replacement bus service will run to Piccadilly calling at all intermediate stations.

The Huddersfield - Victoria trains will start and terminate at Stalybridge. A replacement bus service will run between Stalybridge and Manchester Piccadilly calling at Ashton.

The Liverpool Lime Street - Victoria trains will start and terminate at Manchester Oxford Road.