Trains to Manchester have been delayed this afternoon as a busy station was closed after a 'suspicious item' was found on a platform. Services between Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly, which operate every hour, are facing disruption after the discovery.
British Transport Police closed Birmingham New Street Station on Monday afternoon (October 31), shortly after 3.30pm, to examine the package which was found on a platform. Disruption was expected throughout the remainder of the evening.
National Rail announced the closure, and warned of 'major disruption' with delays of up to 60 minutes or cancellations to be expected. Numerous services were affected, including the CrossCountry trains between Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly.
