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Rail passengers are advised to check before travelling on Thursday 8 January and Friday 9 January as Storm Goretti brings snow, ice, heavy rain and strong winds across the Wales and Borders network.

Rail passengers are being asked to plan ahead for a major upgrade at Dartford Junction.

Passengers in the East Midlands are advised to check before they travel as Storm Goretti is expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds to the region.

• All trains in Cornwall to be suspended from 6pm this evening because of an amber weather warning for strong winds 

• Trains between Exeter and Okehampton and Exeter and Barnstaple also to be suspended from 6pm because of forecast high wind speeds- passengers are advised to travel earlier and not to attempt travel late this afternoon 

• Replacement road transport will not be available as road conditions are expected to be at risk 

• Services on these routes are expected to be disrupted on Friday morning – please check before travelling 

• All other routes are expected to operate as normal but passengers are advised to check before travelling through this evening and Friday morning 

Further digital signalling progress will be among various planned railway upgrades taking place over four consecutive weekends – affecting passenger journeys south of Peterborough towards London.

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.

Rail passengers are advised to expect alterations and cancellations on Thursday 8 January due to yellow and amber warnings for snow and wind across the Wales and Borders network.

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.