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Lightning Strikes Halt Liverpool Rail Services All Day
28 May
Summary
- Liverpool rail network disrupted by lightning damage early Thursday.
- All train lines blocked between Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway.
- Disruption expected to last the entire day, impacting many services.
The Liverpool rail network faced significant disruption on Thursday morning following early lightning strikes that damaged the signalling system. All train lines connecting Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway and Warrington Bank Quay were rendered inoperable.
National Rail advised passengers that the disruption would likely persist throughout the entire day. This situation poses a risk of widespread train cancellations and significant delays for commuters and travellers.
The severe weather event occurred shortly after the Met Office had issued weather warnings for thunderstorms. These storms occurred while some areas of the UK were still experiencing a considerable heatwave.
