Wintry weather to affect services across England, Scotland and Wales until Sunday 4 January 

Route(s) affected

Across various routes in England, Scotland and Wales

Description

The Met Office have issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice that will affect services across England, Wales and Scotland until Sunday 4 January.

A visual disruption map video is now available

The forecasted weather may cause trains to be disrupted:

• In very cold weather, snow and ice can build up on the tracks blocking points, the equipment that allows trains to move between tracks.

• Ice can coat the electrified third rail and overhead power cables, preventing trains from drawing the power they need to run and leaving them stranded.

• Icicles on tunnels, bridges and other structures can also damage trains and overhead power cables.

• In very snowy weather where snow lies deeper than 30cm, trains can’t run safely unless they have been fitted with snow ploughs.

Any weather related disruptions will be published here once more is known.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Please take note of any Service Updates that may be showing with a warning triangle on your journey.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey.

Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim