All the train cancellations and predicted delays due to Storm Éowyn
Millions of Britons are being advised not to travel as Storm Éowyn makes landfall in the British Isles, with record gusts of up to 114 mph.
Strong winds are predicted to destroy buildings, uproot trees, and cause power outages, and the storm is expected to unleash travel hell today, with trains and flights cancelled, schools closed, and even wind turbines being turned off.
It “would not be safe to operate passenger services” in the storm, according to train operator ScotRail, which suspended all services throughout Scotland on Friday.
As the fourth-named storm of the season strikes, at least one yellow weather warning is in effect for the whole UK, with sporadic red alerts being issued for areas of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
As set out by the Met Office, London is under a yellow weather warning between 5am and 3pm on January 24, with a special warning that flying debris could pose a risk to life in some parts of the UK.
National Rail has flagged a number of providers that may operate a disrupted service or have cancellations as a result of the storm.
“Strong winds can blow trees into infrastructure, damaging the overhead lines that power electric trains,” the website states.
It added: “The winds can mean it’s unsafe to carry out repairs at height – or with certain machinery until the winds have dropped. Trains may have to run at a reduced speed causing delays to your journey.”
This is what you can expect on a windy day.
All the train cancellations and predicted delays due to Storm Éowyn
All disruption is for Friday, January 24.
London Northwestern Railway / West Midlands Railway
London Northwestern Railway said trains between Birmingham and Liverpool Lime Street will operate between Birmingham and Crewe only (in both directions).
Customers going elsewhere are not advised to travel as there will be no replacement transport.
Avanti West Coast
Customers have been told to not travel north of Preston or on routes in north Wales.
This will affect customers for stations such as Lancaster, Carlisle and Glasgow Central. In Wales, it will affect routes calling at Bangor and Holyhead.
CrossCountry
Services to the north east and Scotland will start and terminate at Leeds, although passengers for Newcastle will still see a shuttle service run.
“Please do not attempt to travel between York, Newcastle, and Edinburgh,” states the website.
Grand Central
On the North East route, London Kings Cross to Sunderland, Grand Central are strongly advising customers to not travel to and from stations north of York.
A number of alterations have been made including some services not calling at Low Moor, Halifax, Brighouse or Mirfield. These are the 10.23am and 2.49pm from Bradford Interchange to London Kings Cross, and going the other way, the 10.57am, the 2.56pm and the 4.27pm.
LNER
The north eastern mainline has advised customers to not travel north of York and will not run anything that goes north of Newcastle.
The same is true of Lumo, which runs trains along the same route.
Northern
The operator has issued many “do not travel” notices on its services, including lines from Leeds to Nottingham, Wigan to Leeds and Settle to Carlisle.
Passengers for much of the north will be impacted and the full list of routes is here.
TransPennine Express
The service has asked passengers not to travel between Liverpool or Manchester and Scotland, and also not to travel between York or Newcastle and Edinburgh.
Scotrail
ScotRail strongly advises you against travel, as there will be no train services, and no alternative transport will be available.
Tickets for travel dated today for January 24 can now be used up to and including Tuesday, January 28.
Transport for Wales
Transport for Wales said some of its routes will be impacted by the warning.
There will be no services between Lladudno / Lladudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog. Buses have been arranged to run between Llandudno / Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog in both directions, at no extra cost by Llew Jones Coaches.
There will also be no services between Shrewsbury and Swansea on the Heart of Wales line.
Services running between Swansea and Milford Haven, Whitland and Pembroke Dock, Clarbeston Road and Fishguard Harbour, may be cancelled, delayed or revised until approximately 3pm.
Holyhead, Llandudno Junction and the Gobowen area can all expect delays, too.
South Western Railway
South Western Rail has said very strong winds and rain will impact South Western Railway services across their network.
Disruption is expected between Basingstoke and Exeter St Davids, and between Basingstoke and Weymouth in the morning.
Train services between Southampton Central and Weymouth, and between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier seem okay for now but may be revised.
There will be delays on routes west of Basingstoke today, so allow extra time to complete your journey.
Great Western Railway
Customers for Great Western Railway can expect a few delays.
Fewer trains are able to run between Maidenhead and Marlow due to a fault with the signalling system. It will be adjusted to an hourly service.
Caledonian sleeper
The Caledonian sleeper advises against all travel and have cancelled its service. All tickets will be cancelled and a full refund issued.
