Trains stop across north-west England after power cut hits signalling centre
Passengers awaiting Northern and TransPennine trains advised not to travel, with cancellations and other services delayed Trains across parts of north-west England have ground to a halt after a power failure hit the signalling centre controlling the railway in the region. Passengers awaiting Northern and TransPennine trains have been advised not to travel, with widespread cancellations and other…
A power outage struck the signalling centre in Greater Manchester, causing trains to halt across north-west England. Northern and TransPennine train passengers have been urged not to travel, with cancellations and delays affecting services for over an hour. The incident, which occurred just before 2pm, impacted trains in Greater Manchester, the Midlands, and north-west England.
The National Rail inquiries website issued a warning of major disruption until the day's end. Services by Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London Northwestern, Northern, TransPennine Express, and Transport for Wales may be cancelled, delayed, or revised. Passengers are advised to allow extra time and consider alternative routes or changes en route.
Despite the restoration of power, safety protocols necessitated a controlled restart of the signalling systems, leading to ongoing disruptions. Network Rail spokesperson Chris Wright expressed regret for the inconvenience, stating that while some services have resumed, significant delays are expected throughout the day. Passengers in Greater Manchester are offered complimentary Bee Network bus or Metrolink travel.
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