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 offers a quicker path to Manchester Piccadilly compared to taking lines through Stafford or Crewe, although the route via Crewe and Wilmslow is technically faster due to fewer speed restrictions on that route.