A SECTION of the roof at Northwich Railway Station has collapsed, causing major disruption to train services.

Network Rail and Cheshire Fire Service are currently on the scene following the collapse this morning, Tuesday.

Images posted on social media showed a pile of rubble on a platform of the station, as well as inside a waiting area.

Warrington Guardian: Picture by Hollie SephtonPicture by Hollie Sephton

Services running through this station will now be cancelled or delayed by up to 40 minutes. 

Due to rubble on the track, train services are unable to run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.

A Network Rail spokesperson said: “We’re working with Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service after a partial building collapse at Northwich station.

"Fortunately, no one has been injured.

"It’s too early to say what caused this.

"Investigations are under way and the station is closed.

"We’re sorry to passengers affected and ask anyone travelling in the area today to check National Rail Enquiries before they make their journey.”

Northern ticket holders have acceptance on Transport for Wales services between Chester and Manchester Oxford Road via Warrington Bank Quay.

Weaver Vale MP Mike Amesbury said: "I was shocked to learn of a serious roof collapse at Northwich Railway Station this morning.

"My team have spoken to police and, miraculously, it appears nobody has been injured although there has been major disruption to the railway.

"Clearly there will need to be an official investigation to understand what has happened.

"Having just spoken to a senior Northern Rail manager, the priority is to make the area safe and get the trains running again.

"I am raising this matter with Transport Secretary Grant Shapps as a matter of urgency."

A fire service spokesman added: "Everyone present at the time is accounted for.

"The crew is assessing the scene with representatives from Network Rail and has notified council engineers."