Storm disrupted NW England and Midlands

When the wind blows. A blast of Arctic air has brought cold temperatures and high winds to the West Coast of England. No prizes for guessing which busy mixed-traffic route has been thrown into chaos. Severe winds have caused infrastructure damage and brought trains to a standstill across North West England and parts of the Midlands. There were knock-on effects for both passenger and freight operations. While the most visible impact has been on passenger services, the disruption affected all traffic on key mixed-use corridors, including, of course, on the West Coast Main Line.