Storms bring flooding, landslips and disruption to rail services

摘要

SEVERE weather, including high winds and torrential rain, brought widespread disruption to the UK's railways over two weekends in February. High winds on successive weekends from storms Ciara and Dennis forced Network Rail and train operators to introduce speed restrictions and emergency timetables, with many TOCs urging passengers not to travel if possible. The situation largely returned to normal after the storms had passed, but the sheer volume of rain led to some lines being closed due to flood damage or landslips.