Rail passengers in the North West of England and the Greater Manchester area are experiencing continued travel disruption following a power outage that affected regional infrastructure. The operator Northern issued a 'do not travel' notice on Thursday, which the company confirmed would remain in effect until 10:00 am on Friday. According to Network Rail, service amendments and potential cancellations are expected to persist in the region until at least 12:00 pm.

While the situation remains fluid, there has been some progress in restoring the network. Normal service was successfully restored on the West Coast mainline between Preston and Lancaster shortly after midnight. However, other parts of the UK rail network are facing separate challenges; for instance, travel between Newport and Cardiff remains impacted by a fire that occurred near the tracks last weekend. The combination of the recent power-related outage and existing infrastructure issues has created a challenging environment for commuters, with operators advising passengers to check for real-time updates before attempting to travel.