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22
Nov
Rail passengers urged to check before they travel as Storm Bert looms
People planning rail journeys in the north of England are being urged to check before they travel this weekend.
A Met Office yellow weather warning for snow and rain is in place across the Harrogate district from 4am tomorrow (Saturday, November 23) until 9am on Sunday.
There is a separate yellow weather warning for wind from 5am to 7pm tomorrow.
Network Rail issued a press release saying it had workers ready to tackle issues such as flash flooding or fallen trees blocking tracks.
It also urged commuters to check for disruption before setting off.
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Lila Tachtsi, director of engineering and asset management for Network Rail’s eastern region said:
While our teams have been preparing for this bad weather for several days, it’s really difficult to know exactly when and where it will strike, which is why we're asking people to check before they travel.
The best way to do that is to check National Rail Enquiries before you set out on your journey. If you live by the railway, please tie down any loose garden items - it’s amazing what can be carried by a strong gust of wind and end up on the tracks - causing unnecessary delays for passengers and freight.
A Northern service leaving Harrogate station.
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