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Manchester Piccadilly trains cancelled after fault
- On Friday, April 17, 2026, passengers at Manchester Piccadilly face continued "major disruption" as engineers work to rectify overhead wire damage that halted services yesterday, with Northern Rail advising against travel before 8 a.m.
- Damage to overhead line equipment carrying 25,000 volts to power trains caused initial service halts on Thursday, April 16, as Network Rail engineers identified the complex issue outside the station.
- Manchester Piccadilly, which serves over 75,000 passengers daily, faced "travel mayhem" on Thursday with over 100 services cancelled, and many trains remain delayed or cancelled today as crews continue emergency repairs.
- Avanti West Coast and other operators are accepting tickets for today on alternative routes at no extra cost, and passengers delayed 15 minutes or more may claim compensation.
- Chris Wright, North West route director for Network Rail, announced full repairs will occur Saturday night, requiring line closures from 11 p.m. Saturday to 11 a.m. Sunday, April 19.
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Rail passengers face days of disruption after Manchester Piccadilly wire fault
Passengers are being warned to expect days of disruption on routes through Manchester Piccadilly after damage to overhead electric lines halted services.
·Warrington, United Kingdom
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