Rush-hour trains delayed and cancelled due to ‘nationwide fault’ in system, National Rail warns

Travellers at Paddington railway station in London - (PA)

Train passengers are facing disruption this morning as “nationwide fault” is affecting rail services across the network, National Rail has warned.

“Trains across the network are having to start their journeys later because of this fault and some may also be subject to cancellations or alterations,” it said.