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22
Jan
‘Don’t travel north of York on Friday,’ says train firm as storm approaches
Train operator LNER has urged rail users not to travel to and from stations north of York on Friday, as Storm Éowyn approaches.
The Met Office today upgraded its weather warning to amber status for the Harrogate district.
Gusts of up to 70mph are expected on Friday morning.
Storm Éowyn is expected to cause widespread disruption across the rail network.
The amber warning is active across the Harrogate district from 6am to 9pm on Friday.
LNER, which operates most services on the east coast main line, said this afternoon no trains will operate north of Newcastle in either direction from 11am on Friday.
Currently, trains are still showing in journey planners as LNER works to amend its timetable.
Services north of York will also be subject to short-notice cancellation and significant delay. Alternative travel options will be limited due to the nature of the weather.
LNER said in a statement:
We are advising customers not to travel to and from stations north of York on Friday 24 January.
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