A power cut at a Manchester signalling centre has caused a second day of rail disruptions in north-west England, affecting multiple train operators and thousands of passengers, with delays expected until noon.
Thousands of rail passengers faced severe delays and cancellations across northern England due to a power failure and backup system delay at Network Rail's Manchester Rail Operating Centre.
Trains across north-west England and Greater Manchester face major cancellations and hour-long delays following a power failure at the Manchester Rail Operating Centre.
A severe heatwave grips Europe, with temperatures nearing 40°C. Italy issued red alerts for eight cities. Transport disruptions, health concerns, and impacts on wildlife are growing, exacerbated by climate change.
A railway bridge in Warwickshire partially collapsed after being struck by a lorry, causing severe disruptions on the West Coast Main Line. Services have resumed with reduced speeds and expected delays.
Taiwan High Speed Rail experienced a service disruption on May 25th due to a signal anomaly in the Miaoli section, caused by unstable current after a power module replacement. Operations are reduced to 3 trains per hour, with full repairs expected after the evening service ends, and an update on tomorrow's service by the first train.
The UK is preparing for its busiest May bank holiday traffic in nearly a decade with over 19m leisure car trips expected, the most since 2016 according to RAC research. While high fuel prices and threatened rain have not deterred most drivers, rail passengers face significant disruption with engineering works affecting routes including the east coast mainline between York and Darlington, Liverpool Lime Street, and London Euston.
