Rail Disruption Across UK Network Due to Communications Centre Power Failure
UKPulse Local Desk
A widespread power failure at a National Rail communications centre is causing significant disruption and cancellations across a large section of the UK's rail network, affecting services until the end of today.
- An electricity supply failure at a National Rail communications centre is causing widespread rail disruption.
- Passengers in Greater Manchester, the Midlands, and the northwest of England are experiencing severe delays and cancellations.
- Train operators including Avanti West Coast, Northern, and TransPennine Express are affected.
A widespread power failure at a National Rail communications centre has led to significant disruption and cancellations across a large section of the UK's rail network. Services are expected to be affected until the end of the day.
Passengers travelling in Greater Manchester, the Midlands, and the northwest of England are facing severe delays of up to an hour, alongside numerous cancellations. National Rail confirmed the cause as an electricity supply failure at one of its communications centres.
Train operators currently experiencing disruption include Avanti West Coast, East Midlands, London Northwestern Railway, Northern, TransPennine Express, and Transport for Wales. TransPennine Express stated that all trains would be stopped due to a failure of communication systems, making trains unable to run safely. Northern has advised customers not to travel.
Rail ticket acceptance is in place across all Metrolink lines and Bee Network bus services in Greater Manchester for affected rail passengers.
What this means for you: If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London Northwestern, Northern, TransPennine Express, or Transport for Wales in the affected area, your train may be cancelled, delayed, or revised. You should allow extra time for your journey and check the National Rail website for updates. No rail replacement transport has been arranged. In Greater Manchester, rail tickets are being accepted on Metrolink lines and Bee Network bus services.