Commuter journeys could be disrupted today as wet weather arrives in the UK – making it clear that the summer is officially over.
The Met Office warns that the upcoming yellow weather warnings could lead to travel disruption.
Some areas of the UK could see up to 100mm of rainfall in the next couple of days – with the possibility of causing trouble on the rails and roads.
It’s all quiet so far this Thursday morning – but the Met Office’s yellow warning for rain, in place all day across southern and western England and south Wales, says: ‘Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
‘Where flooding occurs, there is a chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services.
‘Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.’
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Flights cancelled and delayed at Heathrow
Several flights have been cancelled and delayed at Heathrow Airport today.
British Airways is among the carriers which has axed flights.
These flights have been cancelled this morning according to the airport departure board.
BA726 at 8am to Geneva
BA1476 at 10.15am to Glasgow
at 11.45am to Amsterdam
BA197 at 2.50pm to Houston
BA316 at 3pm to Paris
BA566 at 3.03pm to Milan
The following flights are displayed as delayed on the departure board.
BA484 at 8.55am to Barcelona
LH901 at 9.30am to Frankfurt
VS047 at 9.55am to New York City
AA087 at 10.05am to Chicago
BA1436 at 10.40am to Edinburgh
BA394 at 11.55am to Brussels
BA454 at 12.05pm to Malaga
BA714 at 12.20pm to Zurich
BA518 at 12.50pm to Lisbon
BA816 at 12.55pm to Copenhagen
BA632 at 1.15pm to Athens
Looking ahead: London Tube closures planned for this weekend
Here’s a full list of the TfL Tube closures planned for September 6-8.
This is in addition to the Waterloo & City line, which only runs on Monday to Friday.
- London Overground: Changes to Stratford to Richmond / Clapham Junction services on Friday 6 September: The 2159 train from Stratford to Richmond will terminate at Camden Road at 2219. The 2317 train from Richmond to Willesden Junction will not run.
- Changes to Barking Riverside to Gospel Oak services on Friday 6 September: The 2303 train from Barking Riverside to Gospel Oak will terminate at Upper Holloway at 2338.
- District: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September, no service between Turnham Green and Richmond.
- DLR: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September, no service between Bank / Tower Gateway and Canning Town / Lewisham, also between Stratford and Canary Wharf.
- London Overground: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September, no service between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction.
- Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September, no service between Richmond / Shepherds Bush and Gospel Oak.
- Northern line: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September, no service between Golders Green and Edgware (including Friday and Saturday Night Tube).
- Tram: Saturday 7, from 0000, and Sunday 8 September, no service between Mitcham Junction and Wimbledon.
- District: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September, no service between Turnham Green and Richmond.
- DLR: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September, no service between Bank / Tower Gateway and Canning Town / Lewisham, also between Stratford and Canary Wharf.
- Elizabeth line: Sunday 8 September, until 1400, a reduced service operates between Paddington and Heathrow / Maidenhead.
- Sunday 8 September, from 0040 until 0700, no service between Paddington and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
- London Overground: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September, no service between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction.
- Sunday 8 September, no service between Hackney Downs and Chingford.
- Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September, no service between Richmond / Shepherds Bush and Gospel Oak.
- Northern line: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September, no service between Golders Green and Edgware (including Friday and Saturday Night Tube).
- Tram: Saturday 7, from 0000, and Sunday 8 September, no service between Mitcham Junction and Wimbledon.
Maps show yellow weather warnings for rain in place today and tomorrow
Bear these in mind if you’re concerned about travel disruption caused by the upcoming heavy rain.
National Rail issues warning over heavy rain affecting trains until Friday
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for southern England and south Wales until Friday, 6 September.
The forecasted weather may cause trains to be disrupted:
- Heavy rainfall can cause flooding that results in tracks being underwater and embankments being damaged, causing potential landslips
- Flooding can affect points and signalling equipment, which allow trains to move from one line to another
For customers specifically, services between Axminster and Honiton will run at a reduced speed from 2-7pm today.
This measure is necessary for safety reasons following a landslip at Honiton Tunnel earlier this year.
Services between Axminster and Exeter St Davids will be subject to significant delay, and some services will be subject to alteration.
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