Mancs advised ‘do not travel’ today amid MAJOR region-wide train disruption

Passengers across the North West are being told not to travel today, after a power failure triggered major disruption across the region.

A vast number of trains have been cancelled in and out of Greater Manchester due to the failure at Manchester Rail Operating Centre (ROC).

The disruption started earlier this afternoon but is expected to continue across all operator routes until the end of the day.

Now, rail operators are issuing ‘do not travel’ notices, and ticket acceptance has been put in place across all Bee Network buses and Metrolink services.

A statement shared by Manchester City Council: “Due to a power failure at the Manchester Rail Operating Centre (ROC), there is major disruption on the rail network across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and the Midlands.

“Delays and cancellations are expected on all operator routes across Greater Manchester until the end of today (Thursday 6th August). Rail operators have issued a do not travel notice with travel advice and the latest information HERE.

“Ticket acceptance is in place on all Bee Network buses and Metrolink services across Greater Manchester.”

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