Rail passengers warned of delays after wires damage north of Stafford
Rail services towards Stafford from Crewe are blocked due to damage to overhead electric wires.
Rail passengers in Stafford have been warned about cancellations and delays to services after damage was caused to overhead wires.
National Rail has said that the damage, which was caused on the line between Crewe and Stafford, would see rail replacement transport between the two stations between 1pm and 4pm.
It said disruption was expected until 3.30pm.
A spokesman for National Rail said: “Damage to the overhead electric wires between Crewe and Stafford means that all lines towards Stafford are blocked.
“As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes, revised or diverted via Stoke-on-Trent.
“Disruption is expected until 3.30pm.”
“Rail replacement transport will operate between Crewe and Stafford between 1pm and 4pm in both directions.
“Some buses will operate between Crewe and Stafford via Stoke-on-Trent.”
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