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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Pol Allingham

Rail disruption expected into morning after power outage grinds trains to halt

Departure board showing delays and cancellations after an electricity supply failure at a communications centre caused major disruption (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Wire)

Train passengers face further travel chaos on Friday morning after a power outage ground trains to a halt across the Midlands and north-west England.

Electricity cut out in the main control hub for north-west England’s railways, the Manchester Rail Operating Centre near Ashburys station in the city’s east.

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