Storm Boelo causes rail chaos across North West England

Summarised from Manchester Evening News's report · Updated 25 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

Storm Boelo is causing major rail disruption across the North West with fallen trees, flooding and downed power lines.

Storm Boelo is causing significant disruption to rail services across the North West. A yellow Met Office weather warning for strong winds covers Greater Manchester and the rest of northern England, Scotland and large parts of North Wales until 9pm on 25 October, with a more severe amber warning in force further north including parts of Lancashire.

Fallen trees have blocked the line between Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street, while Network Rail reports flooded tracks and downed overhead power lines affecting multiple routes. Fallen trees have also affected lines at Carr Mill, between Wigan and St Helens, and Hadfield near Glossop. TransPennine Express is urging passengers not to travel on affected routes, while Northern is 'strongly advising' people not to travel on its services, with no rail replacement buses running. Avanti West Coast is also urging passengers not to travel on services north of Preston. Service alterations and late-notice cancellations are expected across the network.

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• Storm Boelo chaos as trees fall on roads, railways and pavements around Greater ManchesterStrong winds have brought major disruption to the countryManchester Evening News · 25 Oct, 13:38
• Storm Boelo brings rail chaos as trees fall near Manchester and 'do not travel' warnings issuedTrains between Manchester and Liverpool are among those affectedManchester Evening News · 25 Oct, 11:01

In this story: Manchester Piccadilly · Liverpool Lime Street · TransPennine Express · Northern · Avanti West Coast · Network Rail · Greater Manchester · Lancashire

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