Extensive engineering works on South Western Railway and Great Western Railway lines will cause significant travel disruptions in southern England throughout the Christmas and New Year period. Travelers are urged to plan ahead and expect delays, cancellations, and alternative transport options.
Network Rail is undertaking a significant upgrade of its signalling system in south London, leading to major disruptions on parts of the National Rail and London Overground networks from October 26th to November 1st. Passengers are urged to plan ahead and check for service alterations before traveling.
Heavy rainfall has prompted rail operators to urge travelers to avoid certain services due to flooding on the railway line. Affected services include TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast, with disruptions reported between Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Oxenholme, Carlisle, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts across the North West, including Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, and Cumbria. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and take precautions against flooding.
