Work on the access arrangements at Walkden Station is delayed due to the discovery of a mineshaft on site.

Workers on the Access for All scheme came across the problem as a part of their preparation for a new lift.

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Network Rail said work on the access arrangements is delayed due to the discovery of the mineshaft on site while the operator awaits the results of specialist surveys.

The station is closing on Sunday, March 3, and Sunday, March 10, with a rail replacement service in operation.

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Tommy Fleming, of Network Rail, said: "I am sorry for the delay of these much-needed improvements at Walkden Station. We are working hard to deliver this project and these specialist surveys are the next step of the process.

"I advise passengers to check before they travel at nationalrail.co.uk or with their operator on Sunday, March 3, and Sunday, March 10. Thank you for your patience."

This article was written by Jack Tooth. To contact him, email jack.tooth@newsquest.co.uk or follow @JTRTooth on Twitter.