Posted: Wed 18th Nov 2020

Slippery rails are causing some problems to train services between Wrexham and Bidston

News and Info from Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales
This article is old - Published: Wednesday, Nov 18th, 2020

Train services between Wrexham and Bidston are disrupted today because of slippery rails, or low railhead adhesion. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

Transport for Wales website states: ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

“Disruption has been reported to services between Wrexham General and Bidston. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

Train services running through these stations may be cancelled. Disruption is expected until 15:32.

We are sorry for the disruption this will cause you.” ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

The website also says, “If your train journey has been delayed you may be entitled to compensation.” ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

“Please keep your ticket to accompany any claim. For more information please visit https://tfwrail.wales/delay-compensation where you can claim online, or pick up a form from your nearest ticket office.” ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

Network Rail and Transport for Wales say they have been working “closely together all year to prepare and to keep customers moving this autumn and winter.” ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

“Both organisations are committed to safety, punctuality, and delivering a first-class customer experience for everyone travelling with us.” The TfW website says, ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

Why does Autumn cause problems on the rail network? ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

  • Extreme weather events can cause flooding, obstructions on the line, and landslips, and climate change is increasingly making autumn unpredictable.
  • Changing conditions can cause rails to become slippery.
  • Leaves, debris, and atmospheric conditions can also lead to slippery rails which can affect braking and acceleration. They can also cause a train to slide, causing damage to wheels, which then need to be repaired or replaced.
  • When trains are damaged and have to be repaired, it means less overall capacity on the network, meaning some services may be busier than usual or cancelled altogether.
  • Small delays can have a knock-on effect on multiple other services. Line closures can also mean significant pressure on road transport and other services.

TfW said: “We will be doing all we can to deliver a seamless service this Autumn and have prepared thoroughly.” ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

“However, experience tells us autumn and winter weather can be unpredictable and hard-hitting, some services may be delayed due to temporary speed restrictions.” ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

“Some lines may be forced to close temporarily due to flooding, landslips or fallen debris and some trains may need additional repairs, meaning reduced capacity on some routes.” ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

“Both Network Rail and Transport for Wales have prepared thoroughly based on our experiences in past years and using the latest technology.” ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

“If things go wrong, we will be working quickly to rectify all problems, please be patient with our hard-working colleagues.” ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

“Customers should check for the latest travel information before they travel.” ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

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