This provides a shorter route to Manchester Piccadilly than using lines via Stafford or Crewe, although the route via Crewe and Wilmslow is technically a faster route due to fewer speed restrictions on the route.
This provides an alternative route to Manchester Piccadilly that is quicker than going through Stafford or Crewe, although the route via Crewe and Wilmslow is actually faster because it has fewer speed limits along the way.