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Broken railway track disrupts trains across the country | |
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Train services across the country have been cancelled due to a broken piece of track outside Manchester Piccadilly. | |
Services to Birmingham, Manchester Airport and London are affected, with disruption expected to last all day. | |
Passengers have vented their frustration at more problems on the railways after Northern's timetable changes in the summer caused "carnage". | |
Network Rail has apologised and passengers have been advised to check before they travel. | |
An hourly bus journey is replacing the service from Piccadilly to the Airport, and the track is scheduled to be repaired overnight. | An hourly bus journey is replacing the service from Piccadilly to the Airport, and the track is scheduled to be repaired overnight. |
Virgin has cancelled some trains to London and the following routes have been temporarily withdrawn from service: | |
Tickets are being accepted on the Metrolink between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly and also on Transpennine Express services. | Tickets are being accepted on the Metrolink between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly and also on Transpennine Express services. |
A full list of routes affected can be found on the National Rail website. | A full list of routes affected can be found on the National Rail website. |
Passengers have taken to Twitter to vent their frustration, with one saying the service was a "constant disappointment" and another suggesting they return to the days of Richard III and "fast horses" | Passengers have taken to Twitter to vent their frustration, with one saying the service was a "constant disappointment" and another suggesting they return to the days of Richard III and "fast horses" |