Rail travellers in Crewe and Nantwich could be delayed by Storm Brian this weekend, operators have warned.
Arriva Trains Wales and Network Rail say the severe weather forecast means emergency speed restrictions will be in place on the Nantwich-Crewe line between Wales and Manchester.
Customers are warned that this will have a “significant” impact on most Arriva Trains Wales services for the majority of the weekend.
Lynne Milligan, Customer Services Director for Arriva Trains Wales, said: “Storms can be incredibly dangerous for the railway in that they can result in debris falling on to the track, flooding and other risks.
“In order to keep our people and our customers safe, we have had to take the difficult but necessary decision to make significant changes to our timetable.
“These changes could include changes to train time, reduced carriages on some services or cancellations.
“We will be doing everything we can to keep customers moving safely, but it is really important the customers check before they travel.
“Whilst we have made every effort to operate as normal a timetable as possible, as well as providing alternative options with bus and other rail operators, we know that customers are likely to affected if they do not plan ahead before they travel.”
Bill Kelly, Chief Operating Officer for Network Rail in Wales and the borders, said: “With severe weather expected over the weekend, we have put emergency speed restrictions in place to ensure the safety of passengers.
“We are monitoring the weather closely and have additional response teams on standby to keep the railway clear and safe.
“The Conwy Valley Line will also be closed for three weeks while we repair the damage caused by Storm Ophelia
“We are working closely with our partners at Arriva Trains Wales to keep passengers moving, but advise people to check before they travel.”
Travellers are advised to use www.jounreycheck.com/arrivatrainswales before they travel in order to check how their services may be affected.
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