'Do not travel' and flood warnings as rain continuesHeavy rain has caused disruption in the North WestRail operators are urging people not to travel on services between the north west of England and Scotland due to flooding on the railway line. It comes after heavy rainfall on Wednesday, with a 24-hour amber weather warning remaining in place across north-west England until 12:00 BST. TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast said services from Manchester, Liverpool, Preston and Oxenholme to Carlisle, Glasgow and Edinburgh were "significantly disrupted" and customers should find alternative arrangements. “The safety of our customers and colleagues is our priority and we are urging customers not to travel," a statement read. The Environment Agency has also issued a number of flood alerts across the North West.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 24, 2024 09:06 UTC