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Storm Christoph causes flooding on the rail line between Leyland and Bolton

Posted on - 19th January, 2021 - 11:57am | Author - | Posted in - Leyland, Preston News, Preston weather, South Ribble News, Transport, Uncategorized
A Northern train service at Preston Station Pic: darrener24d
A Northern train service at Preston Station Pic: darrener24d

National Rail have taken to social media to warn commuters of the disruption caused by Storm Cristoph.

Heavy rain has flooded the railway between Leyland and Bolton.

Buses have been requested to operate between Preston and Bolton.

Read more: Storm Christoph set to cause heavy rain and potential travel disruptions across Preston and Lancashire

The amber weather warning is valid from 6am on Tuesday through to midday on Thursday.

Into the weekend the feed of cold air from the north west is likely continue, with further wintry showers into the northwest.

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