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A mudslide has covered a railway track between Lancashire and Yorkshire as heavy rain causes travel disruption.A mudslide has covered a railway track between Lancashire and Yorkshire as heavy rain causes travel disruption.
It was found when a Lancaster to Leeds service encountered problems on the line near Bentham at about 07:45 BST, rail operator Northern said.It was found when a Lancaster to Leeds service encountered problems on the line near Bentham at about 07:45 BST, rail operator Northern said.
Flood alerts are in force across England and Wales, especially in coastal areas, while rain has led to rail disruption in northern England. Rain has led to other rail problems and Some outdoor events have been cancelled.
Some outdoor events have also been cancelled. There are 20 flood warnings across England and two flood warnings for Wales.
Services between Lancaster and Skipton, which have been temporarily cancelled following the mudslide, are unlikely to resume before Sunday morning, Northern said. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across England and Wales from 18:00 BST until 17:00 on Sunday.
Trains between Blackpool North and Preston, towards Bolton, are also suspended due to flooding at Adlington, Lancashire.
Coastal gales
Rail replacement services are being arranged, but commuters are advised to seek alternative routes and allow extra time for travel.
"The mud has completely covered the track in both directions meaning we cannot run trains between Lancaster and Skipton," a spokesman added. "We are working with Network Rail to get the track cleared as soon as possible, but given the amount of mud and debris on the line, this could take some time."
A horse race meeting at Haydock in Merseyside and Sunday's inaugural Regatta London race, which was due to take place on the River Thames, have been cancelled.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning from 18:00 BST until 17:00 on Sunday and 65 flood alerts are in place, mostly for the north-west and south-west of England.
Meteorologist Alex Burkill said areas such as Devon and Cornwall could see coastal gales of up to 50mph.Meteorologist Alex Burkill said areas such as Devon and Cornwall could see coastal gales of up to 50mph.
"We have got a deep area of low pressure that will bring heavy and persistent rain, and strong winds too," he said."We have got a deep area of low pressure that will bring heavy and persistent rain, and strong winds too," he said.
"In terms of rainfall totals, the greatest amounts could be up to 70mm. That will be over the hills and mountains. Away from there, some places could see 30mm to 40mm in a short space of time." 'Track covered'
Rail services between Lancaster and Skipton, which have been cancelled following the mudslide, are unlikely to resume before Sunday morning, Northern said.
Rail replacement services are being arranged, but commuters are advised to seek alternative routes and allow extra time for travel.
"The mud has completely covered the track in both directions meaning we cannot run trains between Lancaster and Skipton," a spokesman said.
Trains between Blackpool North and Preston, towards Bolton, were suspended due to flooding at Adlington, Lancashire.
Services between Machynlleth and Newtown, Powys, on the Birmingham to Aberystwyth route, were also disrupted by flooding
A horse race meeting at Haydock in Merseyside and Sunday's inaugural Regatta London race, which was due to take place on the River Thames, have been cancelled.