Under-fire train operator TransPennine Express reported almost 100 cancelled services across its entire network today, Thursday, with reports the situation is due to a shortage of drivers and crew. TPE reported 'cancellations to services on all routes', with passengers in Manchester facing another day of rail chaos as a result.
Network Rail, meanwhile, urged all commuters to check their journeys in advance, saying a Met Office weather warning for snow and ice remained in place. They said low temperatures can cause points to freeze, leading to slower trains, delays and cancellations.
TPE's cancelled services today - a non rail strike day - were affecting passengers at Manchester Piccadilly, Leeds, Liverpool Lime Street, York and Newcastle railways stations, as well as at Edinburgh Waverley, due to a shortage of train drivers, reported traffic and travel service INRIX.
