Rail passengers are being advised not to travel on the East Coast Main Line on Friday 18 February, as Network Rail prepares to respond to Storm Eunice.
Additional, trained workers have been deployed at key locations along the route to respond to issues quickly, as strong winds and heavy rain are expected to cause widespread disruption for the railway.
Fallen trees and other debris can blow onto the line, with the potential to damage train-powering electric wiring or block the track. As the Met Office has issued a rare Red Weather Warning, trains will need to run at lower speeds to be safe – and services will be significantly reduced.
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Sarah Reid, East Coast Route Director for Network Rail, said: “Running a railway through extreme weather is always a challenge.
“We have extra workers out on the network at key locations, ready to react quickly to Storm Eunice and repair the railway wherever it’s safe to do so. As the weather worsens I’d advise passengers to avoid travelling on Friday and, wherever possible, try to replan your journey when conditions improve.”
