Disruption is expected to continue into the morning
Police are currently on the scene at the station, as well as Network Rail officers. All Northern routes through the station are affected.
Disruption is expected to last until at least 8am this morning, with trains running through Salford either cancelled or delayed. Routes affected include between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North, Barrow-in-Furness and Windermere, between Blackburn, Clitheroe and Rochdale and between Blackburn, Leeds and Stalybridge.
READ MORE: Rania Alayed: Photos show police digging up land for body of Manchester mum murdered by husband over a decade agoRoutes between Manchester Victoria and Wigan Wallgate, Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge and Southport are also affected. Passengers are being urged to check before they travel.Read more of today's top stories here
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