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Storm Claudia Causes Hundreds of Train Cancellations Across UK
14 Nov
Summary
- Met Office issues amber warnings for rain across England and Wales
- Most Northern services "severely disrupted" with no rail replacement buses
- Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, and other operators cancel dozens of trains
As of November 14, 2025, the UK is grappling with the effects of Storm Claudia, which has led to hundreds of train cancellations across the country. The Met Office has issued amber warnings for heavy rain across a large swathe of England and Wales, north of a line between Cambridge and Cardiff, as well as the Midlands and mid-Wales.
In addition, yellow warnings for wind and rain have been put in place across much of Britain south of Lancashire and the Humber. This combination of severe weather conditions has resulted in widespread disruption to the rail network, with most Northern services likely to be "severely disrupted" and no rail replacement buses available.
Major rail operators, including Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, and Chiltern Railways, have been forced to cancel dozens of trains, mostly linking London with the West Midlands, northwest England, and other key destinations. Passengers are being advised to avoid traveling if possible, as the disruption is expected to continue throughout the day and potentially into the weekend.
The Great Western line from Exeter to Barnstaple in Devon has also been closed due to flooding, with replacement taxis and coaches being provided until at least Sunday.
