Trains across the North and Midlands cancelled as power cut sweeps the country - Sheffield station latest
Major disruptions are in place
Sheffield rail passengers have been warned of major disruption after power failure as trains terminated and cancelled.
Rail passengers travelling to and from Sheffield are facing major disruption this afternoon after a power failure caused widespread problems across the North of England.
National Rail has warned that disruption across Greater Manchester, the Midlands and the North West is expected to continue until the end of the day, with several operators affected.
The disruption is already having an impact on Sheffield services.
East Midlands Railway said its Liverpool Lime Street, Nottingham and Norwich services are currently unable to run between Sheffield and Liverpool Lime Street until further notice.
Other routes are continuing to operate but passengers have been warned to expect delays of up to an hour.
One passenger travelling from Doncaster to Liverpool said their journey had been cut short.
They said: "I was on a train from Doncaster to Liverpool. It has now been terminated at Sheffield."
National Rail said the disruption was caused by an electricity supply failure at a communications centre.
A statement said: "Major disruption in the Greater Manchester area, the Midlands and the North West of England is expected until the end of the day."
Several train operators, including Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Northern, TransPennine Express, London Northwestern Railway and Transport for Wales, have all issued disruption notices.
Passengers using Northern services have been advised not to travel as trains are unable to run on multiple routes across the North West.
TransPennine Express said some tickets are being accepted on Bee Network buses, Metrolink services and selected CrossCountry, LNER and Northern services.
Avanti West Coast said passengers whose trains have been cancelled can use the two previous services or the next available train.
Customers who choose not to travel can also apply for a full refund.
National Rail first warned of disruption shortly after 2.15pm before later confirming the issue was linked to the electricity supply failure.
Passengers are being urged to check before travelling as delays, cancellations and altered journeys are expected for the rest of the day.