Power failures spark travel chaos as millions of Britons face 'major disruption'

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Power failures have caused travel chaos across north west England with millions of Britons facing major disruption on the railways.

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Trains across Greater Manchester, the Midlands and the North West will be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or rescheduled.National Rail first announced disruption at around 2.18pm, caused by an electricity supply failure at a "communications centre", with disruption expected until the end of the day.Services provided by Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London Northwestern Railway, Northern, TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales are all being impacted.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say National Rail has confirmed "rail replacement transport has not been arranged at this time".All Avanti West Coast services out of Macclesfield railway station have been suspended, with tickets able to be used on London Northwestern Railway services between Crewe and London Euston and Transport for Wales services between Manchester...

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