Signalling error sends rail passengers to Coventry

Tuesday 06 August 2002 00:00 BST

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Passengers on a Virgin Trains express on Saturday were literally sent to Coventry – by mistake.

The train, originally bound for Manchester from London Euston, was diverted towards the Midlands city after what Sir Richard Branson's company claims was a signalling error. The incident follows several difficulties with Virgin Trains west coast franchise, including drivers getting lost.

Virgin Trains said a signalman had made a mistake in mis-routing the 9.40am service. It was eventually sent back to Rugby and put on the right line, arriving in Manchester 35 minutes late.

A Virgin Trains spokesman apologised to the passengers.

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