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Travel disruption amid fresh weather warnings Flooding closes West Coast mainline between England and Scotland
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Travellers are being warned of further heavy showers and thunderstorms affecting much of Scotland. Heavy rain has resulted in the closure of the West Coast mainline after flooding between England and Scotland.
Met Office yellow warnings are in place throughout Saturday and until 10:00 on Sunday. Network Rail said water levels were about a foot above the rails between Penrith North Lakes and Lockerbie, resulting in all lines being blocked.
The company said passengers on five trains were currently trapped or blocked by flood waters between Lockerbie and Carlisle.
They warned services were likely to be affected until the end of the day.
It comes amid fresh Met Office warnings of rain and thunderstorms across the UK.
Customers travelling between Carlisle and Glasgow Central/Edinburgh are being advised not to travel.
The issue is also affecting the wider network with companies including Virgin Trains, LNER and CrossCountry urging passengers to check ahead.
In Wales, more than 1,200 households have been left without power after windy weather caused disruption.
The worst affected area was around Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent where almost 700 customers lost power and Glynneath in Neath Port Talbot where more than 300 homes were cut-off.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has also issued 14 flood alerts across Tayside, the east, west, central and southern Scotland.The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has also issued 14 flood alerts across Tayside, the east, west, central and southern Scotland.
It comes as heavy rain caused flooding for road users on the A74 in Dumfriesshire. Heavy rain has also caused flooding for road users on the A74 in Dumfriesshire.
The issue resulted in long delays at Eaglesfield after two lanes were closed southbound on the route as a result of flooding.The issue resulted in long delays at Eaglesfield after two lanes were closed southbound on the route as a result of flooding.
In Renfrewshire, engineers worked to repair overhead wires that had left 200 passengers stranded on three trains on Friday.In Renfrewshire, engineers worked to repair overhead wires that had left 200 passengers stranded on three trains on Friday.
The loss of power had impacted on services through Bishopton.The loss of power had impacted on services through Bishopton.
Network Rail said services were gradually being reintroduced to the line on Saturday after engineers worked through the night to reopen the tunnel between Langbank and Bishopton.Network Rail said services were gradually being reintroduced to the line on Saturday after engineers worked through the night to reopen the tunnel between Langbank and Bishopton.
On Friday, organisers of cycling's Women's Tour of Scotland, taking place for the first time, were forced to abandon the first stage of the event - from Dundee to Dunfermline - due to "extreme weather conditions".On Friday, organisers of cycling's Women's Tour of Scotland, taking place for the first time, were forced to abandon the first stage of the event - from Dundee to Dunfermline - due to "extreme weather conditions".
'Be prepared''Be prepared'
Stage two of the event - from Glasgow to Perth - was to due start on Saturday.Stage two of the event - from Glasgow to Perth - was to due start on Saturday.
Forecaster Craig Snell said heavy rain was affecting the northern border areas of England into Scotland, with further showers expected in the north as heavy and slow-moving thunderstorms roll through.Forecaster Craig Snell said heavy rain was affecting the northern border areas of England into Scotland, with further showers expected in the north as heavy and slow-moving thunderstorms roll through.
Mr Snell said: "No matter where you are in the UK, you're at risk of seeing some kind of localised disruption from wind.Mr Snell said: "No matter where you are in the UK, you're at risk of seeing some kind of localised disruption from wind.
"It's a case of staying in touch with weather forecasts and being prepared for extra travel time as there may be road closures due to localised flooding.""It's a case of staying in touch with weather forecasts and being prepared for extra travel time as there may be road closures due to localised flooding."