The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Warning that significant disruption is likely, the operator urged customers to travel on Thursday or wait until Saturday. Please include your name, age and location with any submission. In Cornwall, residents are being urged to take precautions and only travel if absolutely necessary. Please log in again. Network Rail said disruption is inevitable and warned people to stay put if they can. Who is Liz Trusss husband and how many children does she have? "The extreme weather forecast for Storm Eunice is very concerning, so we are strongly advising people not to attempt to travel during this time as services will not be operating," added Martyn Brennan of Transport for Wales. Wales have now cancelled all trains for tomorrow because of the urgent alert - the first time all trains in the country have been axed. Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. The Met Office has also issued a yellow wind and snow warning for Friday covering Northern Ireland, parts of northern England, the Midlands and southern Scotland. Paul Watson, operations director for the firm, said: StormEunice will be the secondstormto impact our services this week and it is likely to cause major disruption to train services, right across the North of England and into Scotland. "The storm in December was coming from the other directions and it caused upwards of 150,000 of damage.".
"Train services will be suspended for the whole day, with disruption likely to continue into the weekend, so that more than 1,000 miles of track can be checked and cleared of debris and fallen trees. No direct trains between London and Scotland due to heat damage, London re-signalling work means replacement buses in August, New electricity feeder stations installed in Scotland, Wabtec UK wins long term maintenance contract from GB Railfreight, Stadler to premiere 7 vehicles at InnoTrans 2022, Book Review: Lincolnshire Railways by Patrick Bennett, Book Review: The Clayton Type 1 by Anthony P. Sayer, Northern Releases Skeleton Timetable For 27th July RMT Strike, Swindons STEAM Museum Kids for a Quid Offer Returns, Steam locomotive 35028 Clan Line pulled from Kent tour after firebox cracks found. A Network Rail spokesman said disruption is "inevitable", as the Met Office issued a red weather warning and said flying debris could result in danger to life. The majority of Wales' councils have announced schools will be closed on Friday due to the storm, while some university campuses will also be shut. Original tickets will be valid for these journeys. I would like to thank customers for their understanding and support.. Hundreds of schools have announced they will close and all trains have been cancelled. A Cobra emergency committee will meet on Thursday to discuss the response to Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice, the Government said. BRITS have been warned NOT to travel tomorrow as Storm Eunice hits with 100mph gale-force winds and heavy snow blizzards. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. The railway operator said there will be blanket speed restrictions of 50mph in most places, with winds forecast to reach 90mph in some areas. We are instead asking customers to make their journeys on either Thursday 17 or Saturday 19 February.. TransPennine Express has urged people not to take the train on Friday amid severe weather expected in northern England and Scotland. VAT Number: 392755949. Got a story? Met Office meteorologist, Aidan McGivern, said: "This storm isn't quite on the same scale as the 'great storm' in 1987 or the Burns Night Storm - but it's possible one of the most powerful named storms since we started naming storms. "The cabinet is meeting this afternoon to discuss preparations for the storm. RAC Breakdown spokesperson Rod Dennis said: "With a rare red weather warning for extreme winds in place tomorrow, safety on the roads will be paramount. The alert warns gusts in excess of 90mph could cause flying debris, posing a danger to life. We apologise for this inconvenience and are doing all we can to improve this situation.
"The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Train services will be suspended for the whole day, with disruption likely to continue into the weekend, so that more than 1000 miles of track can be checked and cleared of debris and fallen trees. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "You cannot really prepare with mother nature on a pier," Adam Williams, the owner of Llandudno Pier, told BBC Radio Wales. Ceredigion council warned Storm Eunice may be one of the "most powerful storms to affect Ceredigion for a number of years", and there was a "significant concern" over the risks posed by the strong winds, and advised people to avoid exposed coastal areas. The danger to life red weather warning covers the coastline of Devon and Cornwall - as well as the south coast of Wales and will come into effect from 7am on Friday. ", BBC Wales weatherman, Derek Brockway, said: "Storm Eunice is not a hurricane, but a deep Atlantic depression although winds will reach hurricane force for a while tomorrow.". A very rare red warning has been issued for parts of the country with winds of 100mph expected. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Met Office chief meteorologist Frank Saunders said described Storm Eunice as one of the "most impactful storms" to hit southern and central parts of the UK in years. Today, drivers got a taste of what's to come after a road "sank and drowned" in the New Forest. Stay up to date on our exciting special offers, projects and upcoming events. All train services in Wales this Friday, 18th February, will be suspended to keep passengers safe as Storm Eunice brings gusts of up to 100mph. Get the latest news, reviews, deals and more straight into your inbox. The operator tweeted: We strongly recommend customers do not travel on Friday 18 & instead travel on Thursday 17 or Saturday 19 Feb with their original tickets.. Swansea Bay, Aneurin Bevan and Cwm Taf Morgannwg health boards said Covid vaccination centres will be closed on Friday. GWR is also allowing passengers to travel on alternative days with tickets valid today through to and including Monday, February 21. In South Wales, bus company Stagecoach said all services would be suspended on Friday morning until after 1.30pm. Passengers advised to plan their train travel ahead on the 27th of July due to further national industrial action. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web under number 09476013 at Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd, CF37 4TH. "The decision has been made jointly by Network Rail and train operators with the safety of passengers and railway staff paramount.". This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Milford Haven harbourmaster, Mike Ryan, said: "We have well-rehearsed plans and procedures in place to deal with severe weather situations and are working closely with external organisations, agencies and our stakeholders to ensure minimal disruption is caused.". I would like to thank customers for their understanding and support.. We will continue to run as many trains as we can but those who need to travel should be aware that we will have to reduce the number of trains we can run, journey times will take longer, and those trains we can run will be much busier. Rock band Idles, whose singer Joe Talbot is from Newport, have cancelled their gig at Cardiff's Motorpoint Arena. Red weather warnings are rarely issued by the Met Office, with the last one coinciding with Storm Arwen in November 2021.
Avon and Somerset Police said it was also likely that both the Severn crossings, the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge and the M48 Severn Bridge, would be closed due to high winds. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Transport for Wales is allowing passengers with tickets for the 18th or 19th February to travel today, 17th February, or over the weekend or on Monday if services have resumed then. The extreme weather forecast for Storm Eunice is very concerning, so we are strongly advising people not to attempt to travel during this time as services will not be operating. First Minister Mark Drakeford, who attended a COBRA meeting on Thursday afternoon, has advised against unnecessary travel, urging people to "make preparations today so you can keep yourself and loved ones safe". Great Western Railway is allowing alternative travel days through to Monday 21st February. If it is safe to do so, please share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. Comments have been closed on this article. Who is Rishi Sunaks wife and how many children do they have? 'We've spent years preparing our Comic-Con costumes' Video, 'We've spent years preparing our Comic-Con costumes', Russia 'looting' steel bound for Europe and UK, New telescope catches dead suns smashing together, Ex-policeman jailed for George Floyd killing role, US reports first polio case in nearly a decade, Mexican woman dies after being set on fire in park. Some schools in Wales are also braced to close tomorrow due to the "rare" weather front. Storm Eunice is the second named storm in a matter of days. For more stories like this, check ournews page. Bus firm Stagecoach has said its services across south Wales will be closed from 07:00 to 13:30 on Friday, while Cardiff Bus has announced services will be suspended from 07:00 to 13:00. In Newport, the Civic Centre will be closed due to the weather and all Covid-19 vaccination centres in the Swansea area will be shut on Friday. Forecasters predict tomorrows storm will be even worse. Rare Red Weather Warning Issued #StormEunice will bring extremely strong winds across parts of Southwest England and south WalesFriday 0700 - 1200Latest info https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfsAdvice https://t.co/JFRa8CtfWYStay #WeatherAware pic.twitter.com/m46eseAXoV. "People are urged to stay back from cliffs and seafronts due to the danger of large waves," a council spokesman said. ", Wales was battered by heavy winds following the arrival of Storm Dudley. Tomorrows red alert covers the coastline of Devon and Cornwall as well as the south coast of Wales from 7am to 12am, with an amber warning in place thereafter. 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Alternatively, customers can claim a full refund in the normal way. "Take extreme care, use the time to prepare, move your valuables to upstairs rooms if you're on low-lying land round the coast, move cars to high ground, think about the potential the storm might have. South Western Railway said a speed restriction will be in place across its entire network for most of Friday. Storm Eunice is expected to bring extreme high winds of up to 100mph and in places it is very likely trees and debris will be blown onto train lines. Engineers were called to begin emergency repairs to the tarmac close to Burbush car park, which was reported to have dropped around 50cm overnight. Due to the level of extreme weather expected, rail replacement services will not be able to operate as the road network will also be disrupted. The last one was issued for Storm Arwen in November 2021, while the last one for wind was issued in 2018. What are policies of final two hoping to be UK PM? The RAC has urged motorists not to drive during Storm Eunice unless it is absolutely necessary following the alert for snow, heavy rain and winds. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Were working hard to help you travel safer, try our Capacity Checker tool. Carmarthenshire council is "strongly advising" the county's schools move to online learning during the storm. browser that Martyn Brennan, Operations Director at Transport for Wales, said:The safety of our customers and our colleagues sits at the very heart of what we do and for this reason, we have taken the difficult decision to suspend all TfW services Friday until it is safe to re-open. We are sorry for the disruption caused by closing the railway and we will continue to work hard, along with our train operator colleagues, to get train services back up and running as soon as it is safe to do so. "Avanti West Coast passengers with tickets for Friday can use their tickets today or on Saturday 19 February. The decision has been made jointly by Network Rail and train operators with the safety of passengers and railway staff paramount. Emergency services were called to the industrial incident in Marston Green, near Solihull, West Mids, at 9pm last night. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Eunice comes as the country reels from Storm Dudley,which has left tens of thousands of homes without power, brought down trees,disrupted traveland caused flooding. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) also has flood warnings in place in south, mid and north Wales. Transport for Wales Ltd - Registered in England and Wales
On Wednesday Storm Dudley caused the M48 Severn Bridge to be been closed in both directions, with Friday likely to see further road, bridge and railway line closures. You can now also get Metro.co.uk articles sent straight to your device. Drivers have been urged to avoid the roads and stay home with ALL rail services in Wales suspended, effectively cutting off the country after the Met Office issued a red warning for the South West - the highest alert the meteorologists can give. Meanwhile Frank Bird, from National Highways, told BBC News the M48 Severn Bridge would close from about 23:00 GMT on Thursday for safety reasons, and that it was "likely" the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge would also close. Looking for live arrivals and departures? Editors' Code of Practice. You can unsubscribe at any time. Ferries between Fishguard and Rosslare have been cancelled from 23:45 GMT on Thursday. Majorca holiday shock for Brits as bars face CLOSURE this summer, I left my partner for a Ukrainian refugee - now I've moved ANOTHER woman in, Love Island fans spot clue Luca is only on the show to win 50k, Love Island's Liberty Poole cosies up to Towie star at ITV bash, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. "Transport for Wales is allowing passengers with tickets for tomorrow (18 Feb) or Saturday (19 Feb) to travel today or over the weekend, or Monday, if services have resumed by then. Ferries between Fishguard and Rosslare have also been cancelled from 11.45pm tonight. Transport for Wales said passengers with tickets for tomorrow can travel today or on Saturday or Sunday if services have resumed by then, and that original tickets will be valid for these journeys. All rail services in Wales will be suspended for all of Friday, with disruption expected to continue into the weekend, rail companies have confirmed in a joint press release. Surprise tactical twist in 5am sunbed wars to get best spot by the pool, Rush hour hell avoided in London with Central Line staying open tonight. Network Rail's Chris Pearce said: "For passengers who are looking to travel across the weekend, they should check before they travel, as we do have a big clean-up operation likely to have to take place.". Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. Meanwhile, Avanti West Coast said it will run an amended timetable on Friday, with longer journey times due to speed restrictions. You can follow the latest in our live blog here. Cornwall Council said the storm is likely to be as powerful as those that affected the county in 2014 while forecasters have warned it still has the potential to strengthen further. Registered in England & Wales For those who have already purchased a ticket to travel during Storm Eunice, they can choose to either travel today, Thursday 17th, on Saturday 19th or on Sunday 20th. HM Courts and Tribunals said it would contact people if there were changes to their proceedings. "GWR is also allowing passengers to travel on alternative days with tickets valid today through to and including Monday 21 February. Western Power Distribution's Sean Sullivan said the firm was "well-versed" in coping with storms. "Residents are urged to pay close attention to the weather forecast over the next two days and are urged to only travel on Friday if absolutely necessary.". We are sorry for the disruption caused by closing the railway and we will continue to work hard, along with our train operator colleagues, to get train services back up and running as soon as it is safe to do so.