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Travel disruption expected amid heavy snow forecast.
Summary
Officials warned travellers across Coventry and Warwickshire as Storm Goretti brings an amber Met Office snow warning forecasting 10–15cm, with some areas possibly 20–30cm; Network Rail said some trains will run a reduced timetable from 19:00 on Thursday.
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Officials have warned travellers across Coventry and Warwickshire about expected heavy snowfall from Storm Goretti. An amber Met Office warning runs from Thursday evening until 09:00 GMT on Friday. Network Rail and train operators said teams are preparing and that some services will be changed as conditions develop.
Key points:
- West Midlands Railway said emergency speed restrictions may be introduced and that snow and ice on tracks or overhead lines could delay or stop services.
- The Met Office issued an amber warning and forecast 10–15cm of snow in many places, with 20–30cm possible in some locations.
- Network Rail announced some trains across the region will run a reduced timetable from 19:00 on Thursday and that staff are treating tracks and station surfaces.
- Local councils reported rural communities could be cut off and that power interruptions are possible in affected areas.
Summary:
Travel and rail services in Coventry and Warwickshire are likely to be affected while snowfall builds. Network Rail said a reduced timetable will begin from 19:00 on Thursday and that crews are preparing tracks and station surfaces.
