Passengers travelling to Manchester from London Euston this evening have been hit by major disruption after several trains were delayed or cancelled.
Euston was thrown into chaos today after seven platforms were shut, leading to huge queues. Passengers were evacuated from a train after a 25,000-volt overhead power cable snapped near the station this morning (Wednesday, December 7).
The incident has resulted in chaos throughout day with some trains delayed by two hours, My London reports. Euston station is crowded as passengers arrive to find their trains cancelled or delayed.
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There are severe delays on Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern and London Overground services due to the incident. Avanti West Coast services from Euston to Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street are among those affected.
According to the rail operator's website, several trains from the capital to Manchester have been cancelled.
Pictures taken by one passenger trying to get to Manchester showed crowds gathered at the station as people waited to gain access to their trains at platform barriers.
Some people are reportedly being denied access to platforms.
A spokesperson for Network Rail earlier said: “West Coast main line passengers are being warned of major delays after 25,000-volt overhead cables which power trains came down outside London Euston station.
“Network Rail engineers are racing to fix the damage to the essential web of wires which got caught on a passing train at 8.50am this morning.
“Teams have also been working to help passengers safely get off trains which had to be brought to a stop when the electric lines were forced to power down.
“The damage means no trains can currently serve platforms 1-7 at the major London terminus. Passengers are being advised to check www.nationalrail.co.uk with disruption expected for the whole of today.”
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