'Do not travel': Preston Railway Station services severely impacted by Storm Claudia

According to Northern, train services between Blackpool North and Manchester Airport, all of which stop at Preston, may be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes. Northern said: “Due to forecasted severe weather fewer trains are able to run on some lines. Disruption is expected until 14:00 15/11.”

Heavy rain and winds were expected on Friday 14th November, with bad conditions set to continue into Saturday 15th November. A number of yellow weather warnings for wind are in place, with flooding expected in places along with strong winds may bring down trees onto the railway.

“Our advice to customers is to CHECK BEFORE YOU TRAVEL,” said Northern. “A reduced timetable will be in operation meaning fewer trains will be running.

Train services are also currently suspended in both directions between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport on the Preston and Blackpool line. The disruption is due to a tree blocking the railway between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport as a result of Storm Claudia, meaning that all lines are blocked.

Northern Rail said they are aware of the problem and have dispatched engineers to the scene but that train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled or delayed, with disruption expected until around 5pm.

A spokesperson for Northern Rail said: "Services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport in both directions are currently being disrupted due to a tree blocking the railway. Network Rail engineers remain on site."