Avanti West Coast has warned that services to and from Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Piccadilly may be cancelled, delayed or revised because of an electricity supply failure affecting the route. ⚠️Due to failure of the electricity supply between Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street, all lines are blocked. Please check before you travel here: https://t.co/gHe5m9i9uF — Avanti West Coast (@AvantiWestCoast) August 6, 2026Services to London may also be affected because trains pass through the disrupted area. Passengers have been urged to check their journey before travelling, although some users reported problems accessing operator updates online. National Rail said tickets would be accepted on alternative services in line with disruption arrangements, and Avanti’s usual policy allows refunds for cancelled trains.