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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rich Booth

Trains cancelled amid amber wind warning and 80mph gust threat

Waves crash over the lighthouse at Newhaven Harbour during Storm Austen in Newhaven, Britain, October 23, 2026 - (Reuters)

Network Rail has announced railway closures, beginning on Saturday night, as two storms are expected to bring disruption across the country this weekend.

The Met Office has issued several amber warnings for wind across parts of northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland this weekend as Storm Boelo approaches.

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