Here's How The Weather And Power Cut Are Affecting Train Services Today

Kings Cross station has been badly affected.
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The UK’s rail network is still experiencing cancellations and delays after a power cut caused travel chaos and left almost one million people in England and Wales without power on Friday.

Adding to travellers’ woes, high winds and rains are also affecting the train network.

Network Rail has imposed speed restrictions on many routes, particularly in coastal areas, where wind speeds are forecast to hit 60mph. A video posted to social media showed the affects of flooding at Lockerbie in Scotland.

Just a TEENSY bit of flooding on the railway at Lockerbie... pic.twitter.com/SJ7cKUfK16

— Marissa Bradshaw (@marissamcteague) August 10, 2019

Services were delayed or cancelled on Saturday morning after a tree fell on the line between Ashford International and Hastings, although the obstruction has since been cleared.

Travellers at London’s Kings Cross station expressed frustration on Saturday as services continued to be disrupted.

⚠️#LondonKingsCross - There are a number of cancelled and amended trains this morning. Customers should check the Journey Planners before they travel.

🚆https://t.co/muRuIjxaOj

— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) August 10, 2019

Raymond Holland, 62, who was trying to get to Boston in Lincolnshire with his family, said: “We didn’t know how bad it was going to be, we knew there were delays but not like this.”

Trains to Leeds and Edinburgh were among those cancelled.

Here are the major train operators who have said they are currently experiencing difficulties (for further info tap links in tweets):

CrossCountry Trains

⚠️ NEW: Due to a speed restriction because of high winds between Southampton Central and Bournemouth trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines.

Services running through these stations may be delayed.

For individual alterations, see here: (link: https://t.co/VWVAYS0D9M)

— CrossCountry trains (@CrossCountryUK) August 10, 2019

NEW: Due to a tree on the line between Birmingham and Tamworth, the northbound line towards Derby is blocked. Delays and alterations are expected. Services also subject to diversion via Lichfield or Leicester.

For individual alterations: https://t.co/rZE9oy8enR

— CrossCountry trains (@CrossCountryUK) August 10, 2019

East Midlands Trains

#EMTUpdate Some of our trains have fewer carriages than usual today. To learn if your journey may be affected, please see our webpage here: https://t.co/sA5tfqPtvo

— East Midlands Trains (@EMTrains) August 10, 2019

London North Eastern

#LNERUpdate - Due to yesterday's power failure, we expect our services to be very busy today. If you wish to defer your travel, tickets dated the 9th and 10th August will be valid tomorrow (11th August). We are incredibly sorry for any inconvenience caused.

— London North Eastern Railway (@LNER) August 10, 2019

Southeastern

The speed restrictions have now been lifted, and we are working to return services to normal as soon as we can. The alterations to services previously advertised will remain in place until 18:00. #Southeasternweather https://t.co/Mp3hMnk1Wj

— Southeastern (@Se_Railway) August 10, 2019

Southern

⚠️ #SNUpdates - Forecast severe weather is affecting services across the network.

📱 Service updates and live departures 👉https://t.co/nUnTK53BEF

ℹ️ More info 👇 pic.twitter.com/gG8RyXeYRf

— Southern (@SouthernRailUK) August 10, 2019

⚠️ #SNUpdates - All lines between Ford and Barnham remain shut due to two trees blocking the line.

👷♀️👷♂️ The @NetworkRailSE team are en-route to get these trees removed as soon as possible.

🎫 Ticket acceptance 👇 pic.twitter.com/oTmGZEGD6m

— Southern (@SouthernRailUK) August 10, 2019

Thameslink

⚠️ #TLUpdates - See below for ticket acceptance and further information. 👇ℹ️ pic.twitter.com/bVu1ruGaul

— Thameslink (@TLRailUK) August 10, 2019

Virgin Trains

#VTUPDATE Lines between Carlisle and Lockerbie have now reopened, however services will only run at 20mph through the area. All trains continue to be affected by delays and alterations.

For live updates, please visit https://t.co/9fBpC5vnmK

— Virgin Trains (@VirginTrains) August 10, 2019

Elsewhere, services have resumed between Guildford and Reading after a fallen tree was removed from the line near North Camp.

A tree caused similar problems on the route between Ipswich and Lowestoft.

A tree is also currently on the line between Newbury in Berkshire and Westbury in Wiltshire, while another tree is on the line between Hereford and Worcester Foregate Street.

National Rail said both lines were likely to be hit by delays until around midday.

Further north, heavy rain flooded the line between Penrith North Lakes and Carlisle, meaning trains are running at a reduced speed with many services delayed or cancelled.

Network Rail has urged passengers to check for updates before they travel.

Weather warnings have been issued for much of the UK for the next 24 hours.

The Met Office has put in place yellow warnings for thunderstorms in Scotland and Northern Ireland and for strong winds across Wales and most of England.

Forecaster Craig Snell said heavy rain was affecting the northern border areas of England into Scotland, with further showers expected in the north as heavy and slow-moving thunderstorms roll through.

Mr Snell said: “No matter where you are in the UK you’re at risk of seeing some kind of localised disruption from wind.

“It’s a case of staying in touch with weather forecasts and being prepared for extra travel time as there may be road closures due to localised flooding.”

Many events planned for this weekend have been cancelled due to the weather.

Several LGBT+ pride events, including in Chester, Milton Keynes and Plymouth, were postponed over safety concerns but are due to be rearranged.

The first day of Blackpool Air Show on Saturday was cancelled, as was nearby St Anne’s International Kite Festival, as winds of 45mph were forecast for the afternoon.

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