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Rail disruption hits South Cumbria to Manchester Airport services

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 12:02 · Archive

Train services between South Cumbria and Manchester Airport face delays of up to 45 minutes after an electrical failure in the Preston area.

Train services connecting South Cumbria to Manchester Airport face delays of up to 45 minutes following an electrical failure in the Preston area, first reported at 10.23pm on Monday, 19 October. While lines have since reopened, disruption between Preston and Bolton is expected to continue until 3pm. Services may continue to be cancelled, revised or delayed during this period.

Northern routes between Millom, Barrow, Windermere, Blackpool North and Manchester Airport are among those affected. TransPennine Express services between Edinburgh, Glasgow Central and Manchester Airport are also impacted.

Rail operators have lifted ticket restrictions across affected areas, including Advance and Peak tickets. Passengers can use their tickets at no extra cost on Avanti West Coast services between Preston and Wigan North Western to connect towards Manchester stations, and on TransPennine Express services between Preston and Manchester Airport. Tickets are also being accepted on several Bee Network bus routes.

Rail disruption hits South Cumbria to Manchester Airport services
Image: NW Evening Mail

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In this story: South Cumbria · Manchester Airport · Preston · Bolton · Northern · TransPennine Express · National Rail

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