Power Struggles on the Rails The latest episode of rail disruption in north west England has left thousands of passengers scrambling for alternatives, or stuck at home.
The power failure that crippled signalling systems across the region has been averted, but its ripple effects will be felt for days to come. At its core, this is not just a technical issue, but also a systemic one.
Network Rail's Manchester facility was hit by the power outage, which exposed the brittleness of our infrastructure.