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29 Apr 2019 | 03:15 PM UTC

UK: Manchester Victoria station briefly evacuated due to inspection April 29

Manchester Victoria station briefly evacuated due to safety inspection April 29; trains running normally, with residual train disruptions possible over the coming hours

Warning

Event

Manchester Victoria station was briefly evacuated on Monday, April 29, due to a safety inspection on a train. National Rail officials have confirmed that the inspection has concluded and trains are able to run normally at the station as of 15:53 (local time).

Residual train disruptions are nonetheless possible at Manchester Victoria station over the coming hours.  

Advice

Potentially affected individuals are advised to monitor developments to the situation, confirm train timetables, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.