Manchester Airport bosses have issued a fresh warning to passengers due to depart this week.
It comes after months of people being told to arrive at the airport earlier amid travel chaos, queues and delays. Now, holidaymakers are being warned as rail strikes could also impact their journeys this week.
Thousands of rail workers have today (Wednesday) walked out on strike, crippling services across the country. Disputes in the bitter row over jobs, pay, pensions and conditions are worsening.
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Only around one in five trains will run on Wednesday, on around half the network, with some areas having no trains all day. Manchester Airport bosses also fear there will be a knock-on effect into Thursday (July 28).
In a tweet from the airport's official account, passengers were told: "Due to industrial strike action, there will be limited rail services on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. The following services to/from Manchester Airport are expected to run however services are subject to change:
- Northern: Liverpool Lime Street to/from Alderley Edge, calling at Manchester Airport
- TPE: Preston to/from Manchester Airport
"The strike action will have a knock-on effect to services on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Passengers are advised to check the status of their service before arriving at the station and plan alternative travel if necessary".
People travelling to the airport overnight this week have also been advised to leave earlier, with ongoing roadworks on the M56. The works are due to end on Friday, August 5.
Full overnight closures will be in place between Junctions 7 and 5, eastbound. This means anyone travelling to the airport from the west, including Liverpool and Cheshire, can expect it to take longer to arrive at the airport than it usually would.
In a tweet earlier this month, airport bosses said: "From Monday 18th July to Friday 5th August 2022, #M56 #J7 to #J5 full overnight closures will affect passengers journey's to Manchester Airport. Please allow extra time during this period.
"A full overnight closure of the M56 Junction 7 to 5 Eastbound will be in place from Monday 18th July to Friday 5th August 2022, between 9pm and 6am (Monday to Friday only). Diversions will be in place and signposted. Motorists are advised to allow an extra 35 minutes for their journey, especially if travelling to Manchester Airport."
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