Passengers in parts of the north-west of England face a second day of rail disruption after a power outage affected a regional signalling centre. Multiple outlets report that electricity cut out at the Manchester Rail Operating Centre (also described as the main control hub for north-west England’s railways) shortly before 2pm on Thursday. The failure impacts signalling operations, leading to widespread cancellations and delays across routes including CrossCountry and London Northwestern Railway. Reporting also indicates that the disruption is likely to continue for a period into Friday, with services potentially affected until at least midday as train and crew resources are re-positioned. The outlets describe a sustained operational knock-on effect, with many trains left in the wrong locations and crews unable to resume normal timetables immediately following the outage. The disruption is therefore extending into the second day, affecting passengers’ journeys across the affected region.