Major power issue

Following a failure of the electricity supply at Manchester Piccadilly yesterday (Thursday), fewer trains are able to run on some lines.

Engineers have been working hard to restore the issue and train services are returning to normal.

However, we do advise customers to check before they travel as train services in the Greater Manchester and North West of England areas may still be cancelled, delayed or revised.

All tickets dated Thursday 6th August 2026 will be valid for onward travel on any reasonable route until the end of the day today (Friday 7th August)

You can travel on the following operators at no extra cost until the end of the day -

• Transport for Greater Manchester bus services on any reasonable route
• Metrolink services on any reasonable route
• Merseyrail services on any reasonable route
• TransPennine Express services on any reasonable route
• Blackpool Transport services on any reasonable route
• Stagecoach Bus services in the Liverpool City Region
• Avanti West Coast services on any reasonable route
• Blackpool Transport services on any reasonable route
• Transport for Wales services on any reasonable route
• CrossCountry services on any reasonable route
• East Midlands Railway services on any reasonable route
• Arriva Bus Liverpool services on any reasonable route

Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption – please check your whole journey before travelling.