Train chaos for Avanti West Coast users at Preston Railway Station as disruption leads to long delays
The incident was first reported at 7.41am.
Commuters from Blackpool and the Fylde coast hoping to use the West Coast Main Line service face long delays.
Signalling issues at this morning has led to blockages on the line.
The incident was reported this morning at 7.41am.
Posting at 7.41am a spokesperson for Avanti West Coast said: “Due to signalling staff being unavailable at Preston all lines are blocked.
“Lines have since reopened with disruption through Preston expected until at least 8.30am.”
However, ongoing services to Blackpool have been affected with delays of around 20 minutes or more.
The 8.46am service from Preston to Blackpool was due to arrive at 9.06am but is now scheduled to arrive at 9.26am.
Commuters are urged to check live travel updates and to leave wxtra time for their journeys.