Disruption to West Coast Main Line services in Preston due to signalling fault

A signalling fault near Milton Keynes has led to further rail delays and cancellations at Preston station.
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 10th Mar 2020, 14:03 GMT
Updated 10th Mar 2020, 14:14 GMT
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The fault follows overnight 'dewirement' work at South Kenton station in north-west London, which also led to early morning disruption along the West Coast Main Line today (March 10).

Engineers are repairing the fault on the tracks between Milton Keynes and Rugby.

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It means Avanti West Coast trains are unable to leave London Euston for Preston, with disruption expected to continue until around 3pm.

Avanti said ticket acceptance is in agreement with other rail providers, and passengers can claim a refund at point of purchase if they decide not to travel.

But ticket acceptance is not in place for travel tomorrow.

Preston services affected:

12.48pm - Preston to Manchester Piccadilly - now expected at 2pm (TransPennine Express)

Services on the West Coast Main Line have been disrupted today (March 10) due to a fault with the signalling system near London Euston overnightServices on the West Coast Main Line have been disrupted today (March 10) due to a fault with the signalling system near London Euston overnight
Services on the West Coast Main Line have been disrupted today (March 10) due to a fault with the signalling system near London Euston overnight

12.53pm - Preston to Glasgow Central - now expected at 2.15pm (Avanti West Coast)

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1.47pm - Preston to Manchester Airport - now expected at 2pm (TransPennine Express)

1.51pm - Preston to Blackpool North - cancelled (Northern)

1.53pm - Preston to Edinburgh - now expected at 2.44pm (Avanti West Coast)

1.57 - Preston to Colne - now expected at 2.17pm (Northern)

1.59pm - Preston to London Euston - now expected at 2.10pm (Avanti West Coast)

Related topics:DisruptionPrestonLondonMilton KeynesLondon EustonAvanti West CoastRugby

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