News · 6 August 2026
Power failure causes widespread train delays and cancellations across north England
Major train disruption has affected Greater Manchester, the Midlands, and the North West due to a power cut at a communications centre. National Rail announced the incident just after 2pm on Thursday, with expectations of delays and cancellations continuing throughout the day. Several companies, including Avanti West Coast and Northern, are affected, with some advising passengers not to travel.
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