Manchester Piccadilly Train Chaos: Major Delays & Cancellations

0:00On April 16, trains to and from Manchester, Piccadilly are a total mess right now, with cancellations and delays stretching up to 60 minutes, because of damaged overhead wires blocking key lines. Multiple operators are hit hard, including Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, East Midlands Railway, Northern Transpennine Express and Transport 4, Wales, so pretty much every service in and out is affected. Officials are getting a clear message, do not head to Piccadilly unless you absolutely have to, as the chaos is slamming travel plans across the region this afternoon. Network rail crews are rushing to the site to fix the wire damage, but officials' warm major disruptions will drag on until the end of the day. Keep an eye on updates from your operator and plan alternate routes if you're in the area. Hopefully things clear up soon for smoother rides ahead.