Railways blocked on major routes after storm fallout
Passengers face severe disruption across the rail network today as the aftermath of Storm Bert caused flooding and debris on tracks.
Greater Anglia and Stansted Express trains will be disrupted at least until 5pm after damage to the overhead wires, with passengers told not to travel between Harlow Town and Bishops Stortford, Stansted Airport and Cambridge.
In Northampton, the tracks have been submerged after River Nene burst its banks. All trains through the station have been suspended, including Avanti West Coast.
Meanwhile, several Great Western Railway routes are blocked due to flooding. Passengers have been advised not to travel between London Paddington and Penzance, Newport, Bristol and Worcester.
It comes after Storm Bert left a wave of destruction in its wake, causing severe flooding and landslides in south Wales. The Met Office has warned of further strong winds in Scotland today which could cause travel issues.
You can also read the latest Storm Bert updates on Metro’s dedicated live blog