TRAINS towards Bolton faced delays after a man fell ill.
A passenger became unwell when he boarded a train at Salford Central at around 5pm yesterday, December 14.
The service was travelling to Clitheroe through Bolton and was significantly delayed while train staff waited for paramedics to arrive.
Other services were delayed as the train blocked the platform and others were forced to use an alternative platform.
Trains between Manchester Victoria and Salford Crescent were being diverted and delayed while the issue was resolved.
Many people travelling to Bolton were forced to board different trains or were delayed.
Disruption continued until around 7pm.
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