Friday 15 Mar 2019
South Western Railway passengers advised to check before travelling this Saturday due to severe weather
- Region & Route:
- Southern: Wessex
- | Southern
Passengers travelling on South Western Railway tomorrow (Saturday 16th March) are advised to check their journeys before travelling as a blanket 50mph speed restriction will be imposed across the network from 10am until 9pm owing to the forecasted severe weather.
With gusts in excess of 50mph forecast across the region tomorrow, these restrictions will be in place to keep trains running safely.
Passengers are advised to check their journeys at www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.southwesternrailway.com before travelling.
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