Deepgreen
Established Member
Southern are warning that trains may be disrupted because of the weather on 8 and 9 February. They cite strong winds and heavy rain as the issues. However, with about 10mm of rain and generally relatively light winds (here in Surrey it has been calm and the coast is breezy), there is absolutely nothing exceptional or severe about this normal winter weather. Are we steadily declining into a situation where any adverse weather triggers this sort of OTT response? The railway's delicacy seems to be increasing year-on-year and it seems to be likely that financial risk-aversion will only continue to cause TOCs to be ready to shut down/cancel at the drop of a hat.
"Forecasted high winds are expected to disrupt the Southern network. Trains may be delayed, cancelled or revised.
Disruption is expected from today, Thursday 8 February until the end of the day on Friday 9 February.
Customer advice:
High winds and heavy rain are expected across some coastal routes from today, Thursday 8 February until late tomorrow evening, Friday 9 February.
Some areas along the coast will see wind speeds of up to 50-55 mph.
Please allow plenty of extra time to reach your destination and check live journey planners before you depart.
You can check your journey by visiting nationalrail.co.uk or by using a live map here.
You can also view the latest Met Office weather warnings here."
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