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27 Jul 2018 | 12:02 PM UTC

UK: Rail disruptions in eastern England July 27

Major rail disruptions in eastern England July 27 due to lightning strikes

Warning

Event

Major rail disruptions are reported in eastern England as of Friday, July 27, following a series of lightning strikes that damaged signaling systems. Trains in the Doncaster, Leeds, and York areas are affected, e.g. trains operated by the CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern, and TransPennine Express companies, among others. Passengers are being advised to postpone journeys until the situation stabilizes. Residual disruptions could continue into the weekend. 

Advice

Travelers are advised to confirm rail timetables and consider using alternate means of transportation.