Travel affected by storm

RAIL services for the rest of the day and tomorrow morning are being affected by the incoming Storm Amy. TransPennine Express (TPE) is urging customers not to travel between Manchester/Liverpool and Glasgow/Edinburgh, due to the expected gale-force winds. They've stressed that any trains that are able to run are expected to be affected by delays and short notice cancellations. In particular, the warning applies to Preston–Edinburgh until Saturday afternoon; Preston-Glasgow from 5 pm today; and Newcastle – Edinburgh from 4 pm. Customers with tickets across the affected routes can defer their journey and use their tickets for travel on Sunday at no extra cost. Alternatively, they can request a full refund. Andrew McClements, from TPE, said: "Our top priority is the safety of our customers and colleagues. “In line with other operators we will do everything possible to keep people moving under difficult conditions, however due to the weather warnings in place on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, we are having to issue advice not to travel on our Anglo-Scottish routes. “We urge anyone travelling on the affected routes on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning to reconsider their plans and to follow the guidance provided." Meanwhile, several sailings from Cairnryan to Belfast have also been suspended due to the weather.