A train makes it's way along tracks covered in thick fog on a freezing morning in Kensal Rise, north west London. Large parts of the North of England have suffered heavy flooding following torrential rain. Seasonal Weather, UK - 09 Nov 2019
It could be a wet commute for many this morning (Picture: Ben Cawthra/REX/Shutterstock)

It seems summer is well and truly over as the UK is set to be hit by heavy rain over the next couple of days.

That’s bad news for commuters, as 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.’


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 South Western Railway 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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