Rain causes railway mudslide and travel disruption Published duration 28 September 2019

image copyright Northern image caption Northern said the debris had disrupted services

A mudslide has covered a railway track between Lancashire and Yorkshire as heavy rain causes travel disruption.

It was found when a Lancaster to Leeds service encountered problems on the line near Bentham, rail operator Northern said.

Rain has led to other travel problems in England and Wales and some outdoor events have been cancelled.

There are 20 flood warnings across England and two flood warnings for Wales

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across England and Wales from 18:00 BST until 17:00 on Sunday.

image copyright PA Media image caption Coastal areas of England and Wales may have gales and are at risk of flooding

Meteorologist Alex Burkill said areas such as Devon and Cornwall could see coastal gales of up to 50mph.

"We have got a deep area of low pressure that will bring heavy and persistent rain, and strong winds too," he said.

'Track covered'

Rail services between Lancaster and Skipton, which have been cancelled following the mudslide, are unlikely to resume before Sunday morning, Northern said.

Rail replacement services are being arranged, but commuters are advised to seek alternative routes and allow extra time for travel.

"The mud has completely covered the track in both directions meaning we cannot run trains between Lancaster and Skipton," a spokesman said.

Trains between Blackpool North and Preston, towards Bolton, were suspended due to flooding at Adlington, Lancashire.

Services between Machynlleth and Newtown, Powys, on the Birmingham to Aberystwyth route, were also disrupted by flooding