Crewe station has been evacuated due to strong winds taking down the power lines and a fire on the lines.
There is also damage to the station roof and debris falling down.
No services at currently stopping at the station to ensure staff and passenger safety.
There is no indication of when it is likely to reopen.
Anyone planning to travel is urged to contact the train companies and check national rail enquiries.
Seen on the news that the WCML is going to be closed from 1900 aswell.
Its going to be pretty much closed from now onwards !!
Reports of a power failure in the Stafford areas as well now.