There is major disruption at Macclesfield railway station.

Trains are unable to run between Stoke-on-Trent and Macclesfield in both directions today (July 1).

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

As a result, all southbound services heading to Stoke-on-Trent have been cancelled or substituted with rail replacement bus services.

Several services heading to Manchester Piccadilly have also been cancelled.

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."

Many services have been cancelled or substituted with rail replacement buses (Credit: Nub News)

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."

A live departure board for Macclesfield railway station can be found here.

Replacement buses

Rail replacement buses are in operation between Stoke-on-Trent and Macclesfield in both directions.

Buses will depart Stoke-on-Trent on the hour from 10am to 8pm.

The 9pm and 10pm services will continue on to Manchester Piccadilly, calling at stations as required between Macclesfield and Manchester Piccadilly.

Meanwhile, buses will depart from Macclesfield hourly from 10.30am to 11.30pm.

Passengers are advised that journey times will be extended by 30 minutes whilst travelling by rail replacement transport.