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Mellissa Dzinzi

Leeds 'do not travel' urgent warning issued as Storm Eunice to batter city

Train passengers in Leeds have been told not to travel due to the severe weather caused by Storm Eunice.

LNER issued a “Do Not Travel” warning for passengers today (Friday) and there will be reduced train services between London King’s Cross and Leeds.

A yellow weather warning is currently in place for strong winds across the region with gusts up to 60mph.

For live updates on Storm Eunice across Leeds, click here

However, a rare red warning has been issued covering London for wind and this will cause “significant disruption and dangerous conditions due to extremely strong winds.”

LNER added that tickets dated Friday, Feb 18, will be accepted for travel from Saturday, February 19, to Tuesday, February 22.

A statement on their website reads: “Our trains will be most impacted by the severe weather in the southern parts of our route (south of York and Leeds) and as a result we will be running a reduced train service between London King’s Cross and York/Leeds.

“Journey times for these trains will be significantly increased due to a 50mph speed restriction which will be in place all day on Friday 18 February.

“We also expect these trains to be extremely busy and subject to short notice cancellations and alterations.

“At present the weather is not forecasted to affect our route north of York, we are running trains between York and Newcastle and Scotland. However, please check before you travel as this is subject to change at short notice.”

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