TransPennine Express is warning passengers not to try to travel between north west England and the Scottish central belt tomorrow, after an amber weather warning of gale force winds gusting at up to 150km/h.

Storm Éowyn is expected to make landfall early tomorrow, after an unrelated weather front has brought strong winds to western Wales and parts of England later today.

TPE is also advising would-be travellers to avoid the route between York and Edinburgh.

Passengers on other lines are being urged to check travel updates before they leave home, and to be prepared for the possibility of major disruption.

TPE director Andrew McClements said: ‘Our top priority is the safety of our customers and colleagues. We will do everything possible to keep people moving under difficult conditions, however due to the weather warnings this Friday, we are having to issue advice not to travel on two of our routes.

‘We urge anyone travelling on the affected routes to reconsider their plans and to follow the guidance provided.’

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