Passengers at King's Cross station faced further disruption on Wednesday. The true extent of cancellations made by the Transpennine Express rail franchise has been revealed in figures published by the rail regulator. West Midlands Railway said it would like to thank passengers between Shrewsbury and Birmingham for their patience. Angry passengers took to Twitter to express how the disruption had affected them, with one trying to claim a refund after being stranded in Birmingham and another expressing how it had affected plans for her husband's birthday. Hitachi said: "Safety is our number one priority and as a precaution, the decision was taken to halt the entry into service of our intercity fleets pending inspection. However it urged customers to check for late-notice changes, saying as cases continue to rise, some short notice alterations may be required throughout the festive period. This article contains content provided by Twitter. P&O Ferries said it was sailing between Dover and Calais "with some disruption" to services. "The communication was bad - there was no clarity on if there were replacement bus services until it was too late for me," he said. Releasing the figures the Office of Road and Rail (ORR) regulator said Transpennine's cancellations score for that period jumps from an official 8.9% to 23.7% when P-coding was taken into account. Where does HS2 delay leave railway town Crewe? London North Eastern railway confirmed that after earlier cancellations, services began to operate to and from London King's Cross from midday, but it said trains will be "extremely busy". In a four-week period Avanti West Coast services between Shrewsbury and London Euston are also affected. A majority of train and metro services have been cancelled, and schools will be closed. Rail replacement buses have been running between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.

Govia Thameslink, which operates the Thameslink, Great Northern and Southern franchises, said it may also have to cancel services at short notice due to high numbers of staff off sick with Covid and other seasonal illnesses. Though the increase may sound small, train operators only have limited contingencies for absences before they have to start cancelling services. Do 'disaster trolls' believe their conspiracies? Ferry crossings and rail services are set to be affected, with companies such as Eurostar and P&O Ferries warning of delays and disruption to journeys. Rail passengers are facing delays and cancellations across the UK after cracks were found on some high-speed trains during routine checks. West Midlands Railway thanked passengers for their patience, Cabling that controls traffic lights for trains had been badly damaged by fire, Network Rail said, Joshua Moreton said there was no clarity on if there were replacement bus services until it was too late. Andrew Martin and his bike catch a train to Derby to enjoy a long leisurely country cycle. He warned the "pressure is going to be on" before the Easter weekend. Great Western Rob James says his 84-year-old father only found out about the train cancellations once he'd arrived at London King's Cross to board a train to Inverness to visit him. However, in each case the Transpennine trains, which operate across the North of England and into Scotland, were cancelled due to a shortage of available train crew. A spokesperson for LNER said services were being reduced as a result of an increase in the number of our staff self-isolating due to Covid. Please include your name, age and location with any submission. Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 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More than two dozen services leaving from London King's Cross and At first all services were stopped but limited trains were running at lunchtime, while engineers continued to make emergency repairs. Joshua Moreton, who works for a PR company in London, had to pay for a taxi from Codsall to Wolverhampton to get a train to the capital, knowing he needed to reach Wolverhampton for 06:45. It's hard to know whether the low passenger numbers are down to the restrictions on indoor gatherings - or potential passengers heeding warnings to stay away. 2023 BBC. Dave Penney, passenger director for the north west and central region, said: "Long bank holiday weekends continue to give our engineers the time they need to close the railway for complex jobs like track replacements and bridge overhauls while disrupting the fewest number of people.". Read about our approach to external linking. A warning over disruption has been issued to passengers, after the theft of signalling cables. 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Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. Easyjet said airlines had been requested by French authorities to "make cancellations" because of the flights. In addition to rising rates of Covid among staff, the operators website also advises that its driver training programme has been severely disrupted by the virus and social distancing constraints. Northern, which runs services across the North of England, is also warning that passenger services are being affected by the impacts of Covid and unavailability of train crew. Network Rail, which owns and runs most of the train lines in Britain, warned passengers that journeys will take "much longer than normal" and could involve taking rail replacement buses, as work continues to repair the railway. They added the signal box could only be operated by certain trained individuals and National Rail were currently trying to recruit and train more people for the task. Audio, 14 minutesThe Essay. 2023 BBC. 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As well as being the main line for Great Western Railway In January the regulator said cancellations were at "record levels" and its investigation had "confirmed a further gap between cancellations statistics and the passenger experience". It is advising passengers to travel as early as possible. The minister added he has asked the rail industry to conduct "a rapid and comprehensive review to resolve the issue". Disruption on East Coast Main Line continues, but trains are now running again between London and Scotland. Read about our approach to external linking. We're doing everything we can to get things back up and running. However, it confirmed that full services would run on Wednesday and Thursday. There will be fewer services on the line, with severe delays predicted between Baker Street and Aldgate, Parts of the Northern and Piccadilly lines will also be shut, DLR: Closed between Prince Regent and Beckton from 15-17 April because of work to introduce new trains, London Overground will be shut between Euston and Kilburn High Road, between Liverpool Street and Enfield Town, and between Cheshunt and Chingford, on 17 April. This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, Scotrail and West Midlands Railway have all reported cancellations. due to several parts of the Tube network closing. However, the Metropolitan line is operating a reduced service, China simulates hitting 'key targets' on Taiwan, King Charles joined by family for Easter service, Last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor dies, aged 103, Village to return Somme crucifix after 107 years, Chinese scientists publish long-awaited Covid data. The airlines both apologised for the inconvenience but said the disruption was out of their control. He doesn't have a ticket to go back to Bournemouth now as his return ticket's not valid for a few weeks. Katy Austin, the BBC's Transport Correspondent, at King's Cross station on Wednesday morning, said a notice up on departure boards stated there would be no trains from there until midday. Read about our approach to external linking. It comes after Tuesday's record-breaking temperatures above 40C, which caused damage to overhead electric lines and railway tracks. In the UK, the state pension age is gradually increasing for men and women, and will reach 67 by 2028. Mr Macron has called the reform "essential" because of deficits forecast for France's pension system over the next 25 years. LNER, which runs services on the East Coast main line, is operating an amended timetable in the week before Christmas because of the number of absent drivers and train managers. We are pleased to be contributing the passenger voice in industry discussions about how to address the regulator's concerns. The majority of train operators are running reduced services with only a few offering a normal timetable. You can also get in touch in the following ways: If you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or comment or you can email us at HaveYourSay@bbc.co.uk. West Midlands Railway has also said fewer trains are running. All rail lines between Bristol Parkway, Bristol Temple Meads and Swindon are currently blocked due to flooding. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The rail firm said it expected the line to "remain closed until late April". Trains are being cancelled and rail services disrupted after the UK recorded its hottest day on record.

French plan to raise pension age by two years to 64 Both Easyjet and Ryanair said The number of cancellations it made in this way far outstripped any other rail operator in the four weeks to 4 February. Last month, six of the trains were taken out of service by GWR after hairline cracks were found in the suspension system during routine maintenance. Northern, which runs services across the North of England, is also warning that passenger services are being affected by the impacts of Covid and unavailability of train crew. The affected routes are between London Kings Cross and Leeds, and London Kings Cross and Lincoln. Do 'disaster trolls' believe their conspiracies? LNER, which runs services on the East Coast main line, is operating an amended timetable in the week before Christmas because of the number of absent drivers and train managers. Ryanair said any affected passengers would be "notified as soon as possible", while Easyjet said those impacted were being "notified in advance and offered the option to change their flight for free or receive a refund". Another passenger reported a crowd of people gathering at a station on the line, and added the replacement buses seemed to be going in one direction. Lorraine McConnon was due to take a train from Aberdeen to London King's Cross this morning. To view this content choose accept and continue. Many services will not stop at Vauxhall or Earlsfield. No trains are running to or from London Euston between Good Friday and Easter Monday, with all services starting and finishing at Milton Keynes. Mr Calder said "over-optimism on the part of the airlines" was to blame for the delays, and warned air travel could be problematic throughout the holidays. CrossCountry is also warning of train crew shortages and disruption. Passengers travelling from London Marylebone to parts of Buckinghamshire will have to catch replacement buses, Several parts of the Tube network are closing over the bank holiday weekend, which Transport for London acknowledged would be "frustrating", The construction of HS2 and its new Euston terminal has caused frequent line and station closures along the route. LNER passengers affected by cancellations can use their tickets on the following operators' services instead: LNER said affected customers' tickets will be valid up to and including Sunday 16 May, though a new reservation would need to be made. "In the meantime we advise all passengers to check before they travel.". BBC News reporter Harry Low at London Paddington. Usually these pre-planned cancellations - also called P-coding advance cancellations - are used when an emergency timetable is needed in response to poor weather or damage to rail infrastructure. In the past week 5.2% of trains were cancelled, versus an average of 2.9%, according to the Rail Delivery Group. The affected routes are between London Kings Cross and Leeds, and London Kings Cross and Lincoln. It is offering customers refunds or fee-free re-booking. "This is of course an essential journey for me or I wouldn't have booked," she says. That figure stood at 7.6% a month ago. End of twitter post by London North Eastern Railway. Read about our approach to external linking. Read about our approach to external linking. A spokesperson for National Rail said: "Owing to emergency staff sickness, we have had to close Abbey Foregate signal box. Read about our approach to external linking. Eurostar said it would be running a reduced timetable on Tuesday and Wednesday and urged passengers to check if their train had been cancelled before travelling. However it urged customers to check for late-notice changes, saying as cases continue to rise, some short notice alterations may be required throughout the festive period. Rail services across the country are being cancelled in the run-up to Christmas as rising numbers of staff fall ill with Covid. Staff illness and a broken-down freight train led to cancellations previously. Train strikes: What are the dates and which lines are affected? Transport for Wales will not be operating between the stations. This article contains content provided by Twitter. Re: Cycling, A Bike Ride. Mr Ford added that repairing aluminium trains is a "very difficult process" because of the electronic equipment inside them. How this college gymnastics team is making history, The daughter who fled North Korea to find her mother, How pollution is causing a male fertility crisis. It urged people planning to go between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton to check National Rail Enquiries before setting off on their journey and apologised to passengers impacted. His father was planning to stay with him because Rob's brother needed to self-isolate at their father's house in Bournemouth after arriving in the UK from Thailand. Chiltern Railway trains will serve Wembley Stadium station, but the operator said it was expecting to be "extremely busy" due to closures on other lines and advised match-goers not to use its services. Father mourns murdered daughters at West Bank funeral, Saudi-Houthi talks bring hope of ceasefire in Yemen, Relief as Pope delivers Easter Mass after illness, 'They offered me a spot in a Wagner cemetery', The rising star who scuppered Macron's pension vote, Searching for the owner of a wallet lost at sea, The surprising benefits of fingers that wrinkle in water. Network Rail urged passengers to check before they started their journeys and only to travel if absolutely necessary. Read about our approach to external linking. Read about our approach to external linking. TransPennine Express said on Saturday afternoon that it would be able to reintroduce some trains into service following safety checks. With the French government showing no sign of backing down on its pension plan, one union leader has warned of escalation and "bringing the country to its knees". Both Easyjet and Ryanair said cancellations and delays to flights were possible on Tuesday and Wednesday, due to French Air Traffic Control staff walking out. Weekend FA Cup Tube disruption, warns TfL, Easter flight cancellations to continue for days, Easter travel disruption as flights cancelled, No Gatwick Express trains will run all weekend. For some passengers, it was the third day without a service. But the operator added that it expected services to be "extremely busy" and could not guarantee that social distancing guidelines would be adhered to. Read about our approach to external linking. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. Hull Trains said its services would resume as normal following "thorough checks by Hitachi" on its fleet of Class 800 series trains.