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Passengers in the West Midlands have been urged not to travel on the railway this morning following significant disruption caused by Storm Goretti.

Network Rail teams across the North West are actively preparing for snow and ice by treating tracks and station surfaces and applying de-icer to points ahead of Storm Goretti.

Passengers across the West Midlands and surrounding areas have been advised to check before they travel over the coming days as Storm Goretti is expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds, meaning changes to train services.

Passengers across the North West have been advised to check before they travel over the coming days as Storm Goretti is expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds.

Rail journeys on the West Coast Main Line are now more reliable after a once-in-a-generation overhaul of the signalling system in Carlisle.

Passengers are being thanked for their patience after the biggest track upgrade on Britain’s railway network this festive period.

Passengers are being thanked for their patience after Preston station reopened this morning following a major signalling upgrade.

Motorists, rail passengers and residents impacted by the £60m renewal of a major West Coast Main Line railway bridge are being thanked after disruptive demolition work was successfully completed this weekend.