All train services to and from London Euston station have been suspended due to a major signalling fault in the Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent area. This disruption is affecting the West Coast Main Line and impacts Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London Northwestern Railway, and Northern services.
Passengers are being urged not to travel today, as trains are cancelled, significantly delayed, or revised, with disruptions expected to last all day. The signalling failure has brought all trains on the affected routes to a standstill, causing widespread chaos for travellers, particularly during a busy period.
Passengers already en route are reportedly stuck on trains, facing long delays and diversions. One NHS worker experienced a diversion and missed an important engagement due to the cancellations and delays, expressing frustration with repeated disruptions.
Avanti West Coast has confirmed that all its departures from Euston are suspended, affecting routes to Manchester, Liverpool, Scotland, and North Wales. The company is advising passengers not to travel today, with tickets being accepted for travel tomorrow.
Passengers facing delays of more than 15 minutes are likely entitled to claim Delay Repay and are advised to keep their tickets for potential claims. The article lists the specific routes that are fully suspended or experiencing significant disruption.
