Travellers warned to take taxis as weather brings train disruption

South Western Railway

Travellers on South Western Railway have been told to use taxis instead because of the “level of disruption” on the network.

It’s website said “severe weather” was causing problems with “major disruption” in areas including Hounslow, Surbiton, Cobham and Ascot and Guildford.

In a message on social media, the train firm said: “Due to the level of disruption on our network, our customers are authorised to book their own taxi to travel.”

Yellow weather warnings for rain and strong winds were issued across parts of Northern Ireland and the south of England today with forecasters saying gusts of up to 70mph could hit the south coast of England from East Sussex to Cornwall.The Met Office has warned there is a “small chance” of injuries and risk to life as a result of the strong winds and large waves, as well as the possibility of hail and thunder.

Easter weekend is set to be “unsettled” but “bright and breezy”, with temperatures of up to 15C in west London.

Deputy Chief Metereologist Dan Harris: “The weather is expected to gradually improve following the widely unsettled spell of the past few days, with a fairly typical mix of spring-like weather across the UK.

“There will be some sunshine, and it will feel increasingly warm for most as the winds become lighter. However, the west and especially southwest is likely to see passing showers too, which could be quite heavy and frequent at times.

“Eastern coastal districts are also likely to feel increasingly cold as an onshore breeze develops, threatening persistent low cloud in some areas too.”

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