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Transport for Wales: North-south rail line closed by flood damage | |
(about 1 hour later) | |
Direct rail services between north and south Wales could be cancelled for more than a week due to flood damage. | |
Network Rail said flash floods washed away parts of the track at Pontrilas, Herefordshire, affecting services between Hereford and Abergavenny. | |
Some roads remain shut and there are flood warnings in places across Wales. | |
The Met Office said more than 4in (100mm) of rain fell in 24 hours in some places. | |
Emergency crews rescued people from cars stuck in floods and people were evacuated from homes on Saturday. | Emergency crews rescued people from cars stuck in floods and people were evacuated from homes on Saturday. |
About 25 homes were evacuated in Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, following flooding and a power cut, according to South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. | About 25 homes were evacuated in Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, following flooding and a power cut, according to South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. |
People were also evacuated from Monmouth Caravan Park while the council's emergency response staff deployed sand bags through the night. | People were also evacuated from Monmouth Caravan Park while the council's emergency response staff deployed sand bags through the night. |
Monmouthshire council leader Peter Fox said the authority was hoping the situation would improve given the immediate danger had passed. | Monmouthshire council leader Peter Fox said the authority was hoping the situation would improve given the immediate danger had passed. |
"I would like to send my thoughts to residents and businesses impacted by the flooding," he added. | "I would like to send my thoughts to residents and businesses impacted by the flooding," he added. |
"Nobody ever wants to be forced from their home but in these circumstances I'm glad we are able to help. | "Nobody ever wants to be forced from their home but in these circumstances I'm glad we are able to help. |
People were also rescued by firefighters from seven properties at Mill Green near the River Teme in Knighton, Powys, where several roads remain blocked, as in other areas. | People were also rescued by firefighters from seven properties at Mill Green near the River Teme in Knighton, Powys, where several roads remain blocked, as in other areas. |
There are no direct trains between north and south Wales with the line out at Pontrilas, Herefordshire. | |
No trains will run between Hereford and Abergavenny due to several sections of track, ballast and embankment being eroded or washed away. | |
The line is expected to remain closed until Monday 4 November, according to Network Rail. | |
"We understand how disruptive the closure of the Marches line will be to passengers and we'll work as fast as we can to get it back up and running again," said a spokesperson. | |
Flooding has also led to line closures between Shrewsbury and Welshpool. | |
The Cambrian and Heart of Wales lines have been hit with Transport for Wales (TfW) advising people to check journeys before travelling. | |
Heart of Wales services are terminating at Llanwrtyd Wells and Llandrindod Wells coming from Swansea direction, and the Fishguard Harbour line has also been affected. |