Thousands of rail passengers hit by power failure disruption
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said disruption was expected for the rest of the day and advised passengers to check trains before they travelled. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.Related topicsNational RailManchesterLiverpoolClitheroeBlackpoolLeylandMore on this storyYour Voice – on your local BBCPublished17 FebruaryRelated internet linksNational Rail
- ▪Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said disruption was expected for the rest of the day and advised passengers to check trains before they travelled.
- ▪You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.Related topicsNational RailManchesterLiverpoolClitheroeBlackpoolLeylandMore on this storyYour Voice – on your local BBCPublished17 FebruaryRelated internet linksNational Rail
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Thousands of rail passengers hit by power failure disruptionImage source, EPA/ShutterstockImage caption, Liverpool Lime Street - a major travel hub in the North West - was among those stations hit by the disruption on ThursdayByLynette HorsburghNorth WestPublished17 minutes agoThousands of rail passengers have described "nightmare" journeys, after being hit by delays and cancellations following a power failure at a Manchester signalling centre that caused major disruption across northern England .According to Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), the electrical failure at Manchester Rail Operating Centre occurred just before 14:00 BST and was part of a wider power supply outage in the Ardwick area.
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