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Trains stop across north-west England after power cut hits signalling centre

The Guardian World Thursday 06 August 2026, 15:40 UTC By Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent 1 min read
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Passengers awaiting Northern and TransPennine trains advised not to travel, with cancellations and other services delayedTrains 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 services delayed by more than an hour already.

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 services delayed by more than an hour already.

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