30 May 2018 | 03:45 PM UTC
UK: Rail disruptions ongoing on West Coast Mainline May 30
Major rail disruptions reported along the West Coast Mainline due to cable theft; delays expected in the coming hours
Event
Significant delays have been reported along the West Coast Mainline on Wednesday, May 30, due to cable damage. Thieves attempted to steal signaling cables late on Tuesday, May 29 (local time), near the Wedgewood Road crossing in Stoke-on-Trent, causing signal failures. Trains running between Doncaster and Grantham are likely to experience delays through May 30. Virgin Trains and CrossCountry have warned that service delays, cancelations, and schedule revisions are likely between Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford/Lichfield Trent Valley in the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals traveling in the abovementioned areas and routes are advised to confirm their travel itineraries and to allow for extra time to reach their destinations.
