The UK has only just begun to recover from the last winter.stormwhen a further one arrives, causing travel disruptions throughout the British Isles.
Storm Chandra has landedwith full power and heavy rainfallrain, wind and even snow in some areas of the UK today, with severalMet Officeweather alerts are in effect all day.
The transportation system is experiencing significant challenges, as floods, downed trees, and powerful winds are causing widespread disruption to rail lines, roads, and airports.
Here’s a summary of the impact Storm Chandra is having on travel today.
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Railways
Numerous railway lines have been shut down due to flooding caused by intense rainfall.
In the meantime, travelers traveling between Wilmslow and Crewe should anticipate significant delays until the end of the day due to an electrical power outage and a tree obstructing the track. Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern, and Transport forWales trains are affected, National Rail warned.
Which train routes have been shut down because of water damage?
The following paths are closed due to flooding:
- Between Par and Newquay, Cornwall
- Between Castle Cary and Taunton, Somerset
- Between Salisbury in Wiltshire, and both Southampton Central and Romsey in Hampshire
- Between Eastleigh and Fareham, Hampshire
- Between Exeter St Davids and the towns of Okehampton and Barnstaple in Devon
The Island Line, known as the UK’s most unique railway line because it seems to be floating, will not call at Ryde Pier Head and Ryde Esplanade until midday because of turbulent conditions.weather.
Flights
Air travelers have also faced interruptions today, as Storm Chandra has led to the cancellation of numerous flights.
At Leeds Bradford Airport, pilots successfully landed planes despite strong crosswinds, as the region was under a yellow alert for rain and snow.
Belfast City Airport has been significantly affected, with approximately 15 departures and 15 arrivals being called off.
British Airways, Aer Lingus, and Aer Lingus Regional were some of the ones impacted.
Manchester Airport experienced a number of cancellations and delays this morning, such as those heading to Paris, Helsinki, and Belfast, as reported by Flightradar24.
The local carrier Loganair has called off at least 12 flights on this day, such as those connecting Manchester with Newquay, Liverpool to the Isle of Man, and routes from Glasgow to Islay, Campbelltown, and Tiree.
The situation remains largely normal at Heathrow Airport, although there are a few delays and flight cancellations displayed on the departure board.
The 8:40 AM Aer Lingus flight to Belfast has been canceled, whereas the 8:45 AM easyJet flight to Belfast is now delayed until approximately 11 AM.
Roads
The Severn Bridge remained closed in both directions for several hours this morning because of strong winds, but it reopened just after 8am.
Emergency services are dealing with vehicles stuck in floodwaters in Devon and Cornwall, with authorities advising drivers to avoid traveling due to worsening road conditions.
Roads affected by flooding
Several local roads in Devon and Cornwall are not passable.
They are:
- A30 Daisy Mount – in both directions
- A30 – sealed at both ends of Honiton
- London Road, Cranbrook station at Gribble Lane
- A3052 Clyst St Mary, both approaches at Cat and Fiddle and approach from Clyst St George
- A377 – closed at Downes and Newton St Cyres
- A303 Upottery
- B3177 Iron Bridge
- A382 Wray Barton
- A396 Stoke Canon
- B3181 Five Bridges, Cullompton
- A379 Station Road, Dawlish
- A3052 Boshill Hill
- A358 Weycroft Bridge
Devon and Cornwall Police stated: ‘Drivers are also being advised against taking alternate routes through the impacted zones as these are similarly hazardous, with fire services currently handling multiple cases of vehicles getting trapped in water.’
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