A yellow weather warning for snow is in place until 12:00 on Friday, with up to 30cm of snow possible in some areas
Strong winds of 40-50mph are also forecast, increasing the risk of fallen trees and additional disruptionAuthor: George SymondsPublished 2 hours ago
Rail passengers are advised to check before travelling on Friday 9 January as Storm Goretti brings snow, ice, heavy rain and strong winds across the Wales and Borders network.
Service alterations are already in place and will continue into Friday:
Network Rail and Transport for Wales will continue to introduce service alterations and will close parts of the railway network as weather conditions deteriorate, in order to keep passengers and staff safe.
A yellow weather warning for snow is in place until 12:00 on Friday, with up to 30cm of snow possible in some areas.
Strong winds of 40-50mph are also forecast, increasing the risk of fallen trees and additional disruption.
Snow may also turn to sleet or rain at times, bringing a risk of localised flooding.
Snow, ice and freezing temperatures can significantly affect the railway, particularly points, signalling equipment and track conditions.
Rail replacement services will not be able to run during the closures due to road conditions
Passengers are strongly advised to:
- Check their journey before travelling and throughout the day
- Allow extra time for their journeys
- Take extra care when travelling to and from stations, as platforms, steps and car parks may be slippery
Nick Millington, Route Director at Network Rail Wales and Borders said,
“Safety is our number one priority, and our teams are working around the clock, alongside train operators, to prepare the network and respond quickly as conditions change. We’d urge passengers to check before they travel.”