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Flash flooding causes disruption to services in Wigan

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Flooding has caused major disruption to rail services in Wigan.Services were halted between Wigan Wallgate and Southport due to flooding at Parbold and New Lane.Trains travelling between Alderley Edge and Southport and Stalybridge and Southport have also been affected.Photographs shared by Northern show rail tracks submerged in rain water.There were further concerns about water cascading down embankment and onto lines between Wigan and Kirkby.Disruption on the line between Wigan and Kirkby is expected until 5.30pm.Services between Wigan Wallgate and Southport have now reopened, according to Northern.Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed by up to 10 minutes.Flash flooding has hit parts of Greater Manchester.

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