Train operators are warning passengers of potential disruption to services as a yellow snow warning comes into force.
Services across the country could be affected by snow on the 18th and 19th November.
Transport for Wales has already closed the line between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog due to forecasted snowy weather.
TransPennine Express has said that anyone travelling from 7 pm today (18th November) and all day tomorrow (19th November 2024) will be valid on the 20th November.
Network-wide, TPE says that ticket acceptance will be in place with Northern as well as East Midlands Railway between Liverpool and Sheffield.
Merseyrail has activated its cold weather plans, which means that the first service on each line will be without passengers to check conditions before trains run.
“We are sorry for the disruption this cold weather will cause to our customers intending to travel on the first services tomorrow morning. We do everything possible to avoid cancelling services, but given the weather warning, it’s important we check that subsequent services can operate safely”.
“Merseyrail and Network Rail teams will be out during the night, working hard to reduce the impact the forecasted weather has on the network. Ultimately the goal will be to provide a normal timetable as soon as possible.”
“I’d encourage anyone wanting to travel on our first services tomorrow to check for the latest updates before heading to the station”.
Greg Suligowski, Head of Communications at Merseyrail
Responses
How can forecast (not even actual) snow result in closing the line to Blaenau Ffestiniog? All that will do is force those who need to travel onto the roads, where vehicles are more likely to skid in slush.
Are the snow and ice treatment trains ready? Or are they still getting their annual overhaul?
It’s winter what do we expect trips to the beach