Driver arrested after a car crashed onto tracks in Salford. Disruption hit major lines between Liverpool and Manchester.
The car landed upside down on the tracks in Salford, Greater Manchester, severely disrupting train services between Manchester and Liverpool. This incident occurred Friday morning. Network Rail reported significant damage, including electric cables powering the trains.
Police arrested the driver, a man in his 30s, on suspicion of drink-driving. He was taken to the hospital with injuries that thankfully appear not to be life-threatening.
The crash involved a single car and happened on Regent Road Roundabout around 2 AM Friday. Engineers rushed to the scene to quickly fix the damage and cleared the wreckage by noon.
Despite rapid efforts, train travel still faced delays as the crash completely shut down railway lines between Newton-le-Willows and Manchester. Trains from Wigan to Manchester were also affected, and many trains had cancellations Friday.
Northern, TransPennine Express, and Transport for Wales trains were all impacted, according to National Rail Enquiries. Disruptions lasted until the end of Friday.
Police responded to reports of a crash on Regent Road in Salford around 2 AM, discovering the car on the railway line near the roundabout. Emergency services arrived to take the injured man to the hospital; his injuries were not life-threatening.
Police are continuing to investigate the crash’s details and thank everyone for their patience. Work to remove the car began, followed by subsequent repairs throughout the afternoon.
Network Rail stated that a car had crashed onto the railway damaging the railway and cables. Trains were unable to run on the Chat Moss line, which connects Liverpool and Manchester, impacting train services.
Engineers are working with police to remove the vehicle and assess cable damage, aiming to fix things quickly. Despite their efforts, the closure lasted most of the day. Passengers faced issues, and authorities suggest checking with the train operator for the latest updates.
