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Flooding closes West Coast mainline between England and Scotland Flooding closes West Coast mainline between England and Scotland
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Heavy rain has caused the partial closure of the West Coast mainline after flooding between England and Scotland. Travellers have been hit by widespread disruption as rail operators across the country battled hazards caused by wet and windy conditions.
Network Rail said water levels were about a foot above the northbound track between Penrith North Lakes and Lockerbie, resulting in its closure. Passengers on five trains were trapped for a time after heavy rain caused the temporary closure of the West Coast mainline between England and Scotland.
The company said passengers on five trains were currently trapped or blocked by flood waters. Network Rail said water levels had risen a foot above the track between Penrith North Lakes and Lockerbie.
They warned services were likely to be affected until the end of the day.They warned services were likely to be affected until the end of the day.
Network Rail said the line had reopened in both directions after water levels dropped, however, 5mph speed limits would be in place for a time.
It comes amid fresh Met Office warnings of rain and thunderstorms across the UK.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.
Network Rail said northbound trains would head back towards Carlisle.
It said inspections indicated that water levels on the southbound track were not as bad as those northbound and that the southbound line would be reopened with a 5mph speed limit.
In Wales, more than 1,200 households have been left without power after windy weather caused disruption.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 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.
Heavy rain has also caused flooding for road users on the A74 in Dumfriesshire. Heavy rain 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.
Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said heavy rain and thunderstorms across northern England and Scotland would continue for the rest of the day, with further heavy rain forecast until about mid morning on Sunday.
Stage two
The yellow weather warning across almost all of Scotland and northern England will come to an end at midnight, but a yellow rain warning will be in force until 10:00 on Sunday in the Glasgow area.
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'
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.
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."