Region takes stock after Cumbria and southern Scotland battered by gales
Cumbria and southern Scotland saw gusts of up to 100mph yesterday and overnight. Today the clear up begins.
Parts of West coast Main Line to close between 7 and 9pm
All services on the West Coast Main Line will stop for two hours between 7-9pm and no alternative transport will be available.
Additionally the severe weather conditions will see trains slow as a precaution from 4pm on the following routes:
- Carlisle - Preston / Crewe
- Manchester Piccadilly / Liverpool Lime Street - Crewe / Stoke-on-Trent
- Carnforth / Barrow-in-Furness and Carlisle (Cumbrian Coast)
- Settle - Carlisle
- Preston - Blackpool North / Blackpool South
- Lancaster - Windermere
- Crewe - Stoke-on-Trent
Journey times could increase by up to 60 minutes. For more information click here.
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