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England flooding: Passengers rescued from flood-hit train England flooding: Flood passengers stranded on rescue train
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Passengers have been rescued from a flood-hit train after heavy rain fell on large parts of England. Passengers rescued from a flood-hit train are stuck at the scene on a second train that came to rescue them.
The 14:34 service from London to Nottingham was stopped because of a landslip near Corby, Northamptonshire.The 14:34 service from London to Nottingham was stopped because of a landslip near Corby, Northamptonshire.
Passengers were transferred to a second train and taken to Leicester. East Midlands Trains said it was working to get services moving.
Meanwhile, the RAF was called in at Wainfleet All Saints, Lincolnshire, after the River Steeping burst its banks. About 100 people were evacuated from their homes. Elsewhere, the RAF was called in to help block a break in a river bank causing severe flooding at Wainfleet All Saints, Lincolnshire, where 100 people had to be evacuated.
The county council said it presented a "risk to residents" and the RAF has been asked to help plug the breach in the river bank. The county council said it presented a "risk to residents".
Asst Ch Cons Shaun West of Lincolnshire Police said the RAF helicopter crews would be working during the night.
'Sorry for delay'
Passengers on the London to Nottingham train were transferred to a second train which stopped alongside, but that could not leave the site because of flooding and the landslide.
East Midland Trains tweeted to say it was "very sorry for the delay" was doing everything it could.
The company said those on board the stuck service were "safe and well".
It said the train had been diverted on to the flooded line because of trespassing on its usual route.
Lincolnshire County Council issued guidance to residents in Wainfleet which included advice on not using domestic toilets as this would add "pressure to the system".Lincolnshire County Council issued guidance to residents in Wainfleet which included advice on not using domestic toilets as this would add "pressure to the system".
East Midlands Trains said those on board the stuck service were "safe and well". It confirmed on Twitter that the train had been diverted on to the flooded line because of trespassing on its usual route.
The Environment Agency has issued dozens of flood warning and alerts across the country.The Environment Agency has issued dozens of flood warning and alerts across the country.
The majority were across the Midlands and North West, although they extended as far as Northumberland and Christchurch in Dorset.The majority were across the Midlands and North West, although they extended as far as Northumberland and Christchurch in Dorset.
'Worst flooding''Worst flooding'
The River Steeping also burst its banks at Thorpe St Peter near Skegness, Lincolnshire, on Wednesday night.The River Steeping also burst its banks at Thorpe St Peter near Skegness, Lincolnshire, on Wednesday night.
Lincolnshire County Council said that two months' worth of rain had fallen in the area in two days. Lincolnshire County Council said the equivalent of two months' rain had fallen in the area in two days.
Jean Hart, who has lived in the town for 40 years, said it was the worst flooding she had ever seen.Jean Hart, who has lived in the town for 40 years, said it was the worst flooding she had ever seen.
"To see our house under water is absolutely horrendous," she said."To see our house under water is absolutely horrendous," she said.
"The whole of my house is completely devastated."The whole of my house is completely devastated.
"Last night when we got back here I didn't realise I was just sobbing, but I didn't even know I was crying to be honest.""Last night when we got back here I didn't realise I was just sobbing, but I didn't even know I was crying to be honest."
Emergency services have rescued her tortoise Mr T from her home, and she had earlier been reunited with her cat Aurora.Emergency services have rescued her tortoise Mr T from her home, and she had earlier been reunited with her cat Aurora.
Rail services between Skegness and Boston are suspended until Saturday due to flooding, while Merseyrail has cancelled some trains on the Chester and Ellesmere Port lines because of water on the tracks at Hooton.Rail services between Skegness and Boston are suspended until Saturday due to flooding, while Merseyrail has cancelled some trains on the Chester and Ellesmere Port lines because of water on the tracks at Hooton.
Music fans have been leaving the "Drownload" Festival at Donington Park early because of the soggy ground and mud.Music fans have been leaving the "Drownload" Festival at Donington Park early because of the soggy ground and mud.
Motorists including a minibus of Indian tourists became trapped at Lambley, near Nottingham, overnight and were taken in by local residents.Motorists including a minibus of Indian tourists became trapped at Lambley, near Nottingham, overnight and were taken in by local residents.
Resident Malcolm Bamford said: "We had two in our house and the neighbours had three, and then there was a group of about eight Indian tourists in a little tiny bus and they all wanted to use the toilet."Resident Malcolm Bamford said: "We had two in our house and the neighbours had three, and then there was a group of about eight Indian tourists in a little tiny bus and they all wanted to use the toilet."
In Derby, Oakwood Infant and Nursery school will now be closed until Monday because of flood damage.In Derby, Oakwood Infant and Nursery school will now be closed until Monday because of flood damage.
National Rail Enquiries said heavy rain had flooded the tracks between Whitlocks End, near Solihull, and Stratford-upon-Avon.National Rail Enquiries said heavy rain had flooded the tracks between Whitlocks End, near Solihull, and Stratford-upon-Avon.
Chillingham in Northumberland had 73mm of rainfall over a 28-hour period - more than the 66.4mm average for the whole of June.Chillingham in Northumberland had 73mm of rainfall over a 28-hour period - more than the 66.4mm average for the whole of June.
Elsewhere, Waddington in Lincolnshire saw nearly 40mm fall over a period of 14 hours, while over the same period Coleshill in Warwickshire had 30mm fall and 31mm was seen at Astwood Bank, Worcestershire.Elsewhere, Waddington in Lincolnshire saw nearly 40mm fall over a period of 14 hours, while over the same period Coleshill in Warwickshire had 30mm fall and 31mm was seen at Astwood Bank, Worcestershire.