Storm Darragh travel disruption warning

National Highways have issued an amber severe weather alert for Strong Winds in the South West and North West regions of the country for today between 1am and 9pm.

Road users in the South West are advised to check ahead and plan for disruption to their journeys as Storm Darragh battered the region.

The strongest and most persistent winds of 60-70 mph are expected along the northern coasts of Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.

Strong winds are expected to progress east through Saturday with 50-60 mph winds along the southern coasts and 60-65 mph winds becoming focused down the east coast of the UK in the early hours of Sunday. Winds of 40-45mph are expected to persist across the network through Sunday, easing gradually from the west.

Routes most likely to be affected by the strongest winds are northern Somerset M5 (Burnham-on-Sea to Avonmouth bridge), A30 Cornwall & Bodmin, A35 Lyme Regis. M56 J10-J14, M6 Cheshire & Thelwell Viaduct, A595, A590, M62 J22.

High sided vehicles, caravans, motorbikes and other vulnerable vehicles are advised to take extra care when travelling due to the increased risk.

Further information is available on the National Highways website  and travel apps.

GWR made the decision to suspend train services West of Plymouth today (Saturday)until at least 1pm. Tthe branch lines West of Plymouth were suspended for the entirety of Saturday, including the Okehampton and Barnstaple, Gunnislake, Liskeard to Looe, St. Erth to St.Ives, and Truro to Falmouth branch lines.

Customers with tickets for travel on GWR services on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December can be used on Monday 9 December. If you no longer wish to travel this weekend you can claim a full refund by logging into GWR.com/help-and-support/refunds.