West Coast Main Line disrupted by overhead line fault

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 08:57 · Archive

A fault with 25,000-volt overhead wires near Preston is causing disruption between Preston and Bolton.

A fault with the 25,000-volt overhead wires that power trains near Preston is causing disruption on the West Coast Main Line between Preston and Bolton in Lancashire.

Network Rail engineers worked through the night and remained on site to repair the fault. Darren Miller, area director for Network Rail North West route, said: "We're sorry to passengers impacted by the overhead line problems near Preston. Our engineers are on site trying to get the railway fully reopen as soon as possible."

With disruption to some train services, passengers were urged to check National Rail Enquiries on www.nationalrail.co.uk before setting off on their journey. Network Rail also advised people to check @NetworkRailLC on X for the latest updates on the repairs as the situation was developing.

The disruption affected services on one of the UK's busiest rail routes, with the fault halting normal operations between the two stations until engineers could complete their work.

West Coast Main Line disrupted by overhead line fault — Image: NW Evening Mail

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West Coast Main Line disrupted due to overhead line faultRail passengers are being urged to check before they travel due to overhead line problems on the West Coast Main Line in Lancashire.NW Evening Mail · 20 Oct, 08:21
West Coast Main Line disrupted due to overhead line faultRail passengers are being urged to check before they travel due to overhead line problems on the West Coast Main Line in Lancashire.Westmorland Gazette · 20 Oct, 08:21
West Coast Main Line disrupted due to overhead line faultRail passengers are being urged to check before they travel due to overhead line problems on the West Coast Main Line in Lancashire.Cumberland News · 20 Oct, 08:21

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