Storm Goretti: Snow and ice to cancel and delay trains - affecting several services including Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Chiltern
National Rail is warning that Storm Goretti will disrupt train services - possibly cancelling and delaying routes.
Various routes will be affected across England, Scotland and Wales. National Rail warns: “The Met Office have issued yellow and amber weather warnings for snow, ice, rain and wind that may affect services across England, Wales and Scotland until the end of the day on Friday 9 January.
“Storm Goretti has been named and will bring strong winds and snow to some parts of England and Wales. Services will be impacted today, 8 January and on Friday 9 January. If you are travelling on any of the affected days you are strongly advised to check your full journey before you travel.
“Stay safe on the rail network in these snowy and icy conditions. Don't rush, hold the handrail on stairs and escalators, and use the lift if you've got heavy luggage, bikes or pushchairs.”
Listed below are the train services that will be affected:
- Avanti West Coast
- Chiltern Railways
- CrossCountry
- East Midlands Railway
- Great Western Railway
- LNER
- London Northwestern Railway
- West Midlands Railway
- Northern
- South Western Railway
- TransPennine Express
- Transport for Wales
National Rail adds: “Some ticket easements are in place to allow you to travel either side of the expected severe weather. These can be found in the advice above for each operator.
“You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim”