{"id":295555,"date":"2025-10-03T21:45:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T11:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=183351"},"modified":"2025-10-03T21:45:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T11:45:17","slug":"do-not-travel-advice-issued-ahead-of-storm-amy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=295555","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Do not travel\u2019 advice issued ahead of Storm Amy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/railuk.com\/travel\/do-not-travel-advice-issued-ahead-of-storm-amy\/\" title=\"&#8216;Do not travel&#8217; advice issued ahead of Storm Amy\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"485\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.railuk.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20082106\/Storm-Babet-485x360.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Train operators are issuing warnings against travelling as Storm Amy approches. <\/p>\n<p>TransPennine Express (TPE) has urged customers not to travel between Manchester\/Liverpool and Glasgow\/Edinburgh, or on services between York, Newcastle, and Edinburgh due to the expected gale-force winds.<\/p>\n<p>Latest forecasts suggest that high winds and heavy rain will affect parts of the country from Friday evening, with the potential for widespread disruption to rail services. An amber weather warning is in place from 17.00 tomorrow until 09.00 on Saturday, and across some areas after Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>With a number of amber and yellow weather warnings in place across Scotland and north west England, any trains that are able to run are expected to be affected by delays and short notice cancellations. Therefore, the rail operator is urging customers not to travel on the following routes on Friday 3 October:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preston \u2013 Edinburgh: from 12:00<\/li>\n<li>Newcastle \u2013 Edinburgh: from 16:00<\/li>\n<li>Preston \u2013 Glasgow: from 17:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, customers are advised not to travel during the morning of Saturday 4 October:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preston \u2013 Glasgow\/Edinburgh until 12:00<\/li>\n<li>York \u2013 Newcastle \u2013 Edinburgh until 12:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Passengers travelling after 12:00 on Saturday 4th October are strongly advised to check before they travel.<\/p>\n<p>Customers with tickets across the affected routes can defer their journey and use their tickets for travel on Sunday 5 October at no extra cost. Alternatively, they can request a full refund at tpexpress.co.uk\/help\/refunds.<\/p>\n<p>For all other routes across the TPE network, customers are strongly urged to check travel updates in advance and be prepared for disruption, including possible cancellations.<\/p>\n<p>Andrew McClements, customer experience &amp; transformation director, said, &#8220;Our top priority is the safety of our customers and colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn line with other operators we will do everything possible to keep people moving under difficult conditions, however due to the weather warnings in place on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, we are having to issue advice not to travel on our Anglo-Scottish routes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge anyone travelling on the affected routes on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning to reconsider their plans and to follow the guidance provided.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Yesterday, ScotRail advised customers to plan ahead and check their journeys. The train operator is anticipating that some disruption to services will extend into Saturday, and possibly Sunday, while Network Rail carries out safety checks for obstructions on the line and damage to any infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>The following lines will close from 18.00 on Friday due to forecast wind gusts and heavy rain:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mallaig &#8211; Fort William.<\/li>\n<li>Fort William \u2013 Crianlarich.<\/li>\n<li>Inverness \u2013 Aberdeen.<\/li>\n<li>Inverness \u2013 Wick \/ Thurso.<\/li>\n<li>Inverness \u2013 Kyle of Lochalsh.<\/li>\n<li>Perth \u2013 Inverness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Customers will not be able to travel on these routes and there will be no replacement transport available. ScotRail is encouraging customers who need to travel to do so earlier in the day tomorrow, or on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n<p>Mark Ilderton, ScotRail Service Delivery Director, said: \u201cSafety is always our top priority, and we\u2019re working closely with our colleagues at Network Rail to keep people moving where it\u2019s safe to do so.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Met Office Amber warning for high winds during Storm Amy means that some routes will have to close, and speed restrictions will be in place across Scotland&#8217;s Railway.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe know how frustrating disruption can be, but these measures are essential to protect our customers and staff.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019d encourage everyone to check their journey before travelling and to keep an eye on our website, app, or social media channels for the latest updates.<\/p>\n<p>Image credit: Network Rail<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/railuk.com\/travel\/do-not-travel-advice-issued-ahead-of-storm-amy\/\" title=\"\u2018Do not travel\u2019 advice issued ahead of Storm Amy\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"485\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.railuk.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20082106\/Storm-Babet-485x360.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/a>Train operators are issuing warnings against travelling as Storm Amy approches. TransPennine Express (TPE) has urged customers not to travel between Manchester\/Liverpool and Glasgow\/Edinburgh, or on services between York, Newcastle, and Edinburgh due to the expected gale-force winds. 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