This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-50572149

The article has changed 8 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
West Coast Mainline passengers 'stranded for seven hours' West Coast Mainline passengers 'stranded for seven hours'
(32 minutes later)
Some passengers on the West Coast Mainline have been stranded for hours as an electric overhead cable snapped. Hundreds of passengers on the West Coast Mainline have been stranded for hours as an electric overhead cable snapped.
The cable broke on the route between Lancaster and Preston at about 08:35 GMT blocking both lines in both directions, Network Rail said.The cable broke on the route between Lancaster and Preston at about 08:35 GMT blocking both lines in both directions, Network Rail said.
One passenger tweeted they had been on a train for seven-and-a-half hours, while another called it "an absolute horror show". One person tweeted they were on a train for seven-and-a-half hours, another called it "an absolute horror show".
Stations along the route have become crowded as the delays continue.
West Coast Mainline suspension: latest updates
Network Rail said the stranded passengers would be towed back to their nearest stations at about 17:00 GMT.
It said that because of the lack of electrical power in the area it had made towing back difficult.
Queues have formed at Preston station while passengers wait for rail replacement services.
Virgin Trains said the disruption would continue until Thursday.Virgin Trains said the disruption would continue until Thursday.
It is not yet known what caused the cable to snap. It is not yet known what caused the damage to the 440 yards (400m) of the cable.
Northern and Trans Pennine Express services in the area have also been affected.Northern and Trans Pennine Express services in the area have also been affected.
Passengers expecting to use the route have been advised not to travel, and have been warned journey times would be at least three hours longer than usual.Passengers expecting to use the route have been advised not to travel, and have been warned journey times would be at least three hours longer than usual.
Virgin train tickets could be used on Thursday, the rail services said. Virgin passengers can use their tickets on Thursday, the company said.