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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Alex Scapens & Ashlie Blakey

Commuter fears as rush-hour train between Manchester and Macclesfield is axed

A rush-hour train service between Manchester and Macclesfield has been axed - leading to fears of overcrowding for commuters.

The 8.02am service - which has 11 carriages - has been removed from the timetable from today (May 16), CheshireLive reports. Operator Avanti West Coast said this is due to staff shortages and that the cancellation is only a temporary measure until September.

READ MORE: Disgusted Manchester commuter told to pay £800 more after train cancelled

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