Overhead wire damage causes major disruption at London Euston
Trains between London Euston and Birmingham New Street faced cancellations and delays of up to an hour.
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Passengers travelling from London Euston experienced significant travel disruption on Saturday due to damage to overhead electrical wires. The fault occurred between Stafford and Birmingham New Street, impacting services running to and from the major London terminus.
Disruption and Delays
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Network Rail confirmed that the lines between Stafford and Birmingham New Street have reopened. However, the operator warned that trains operating on these routes could still be cancelled, significantly delayed by up to 60 minutes, or subject to alterations. Major disruption was anticipated to persist until at least 4pm.
The incident affected services operated by Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, and London Northwestern Railway. Avanti West Coast services between Glasgow Central and Birmingham New Street, and Edinburgh and London Euston were among those impacted. CrossCountry trains running between Manchester Piccadilly and various destinations including Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Southampton Central, Bournemouth, and Paignton also faced delays. London Northwestern Railway services between Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street were similarly affected.
Impact on Passengers
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Among those caught in the travel chaos were Millwall football supporters travelling to their team's match against Preston. Many fans expressed concerns about missing the game due to the extensive delays.
Questions this report answers
+What caused the disruption at London Euston?
The disruption was caused by damage to overhead electrical wires between Stafford and Birmingham New Street. This fault prevented trains from running normally on the affected lines.
+When were the lines reopened?
The lines between Stafford and Birmingham New Street have since reopened. However, Network Rail warned that significant disruption, including cancellations and delays of up to 60 minutes, was expected to continue until at least 4pm.
+Which train operators were affected by the delays?
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, and London Northwestern Railway services were all impacted by the overhead wire damage and subsequent disruption.
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