Railway services are halted through Gobowen after flooding on the line.
As the area struggles to contend with the effects of Storm Franklin, services are disrupted on the railway through north Shropshire.
In a tweet, Netowrk Rail said: “Due to heavy rain flooding the railway at Gobowen all lines are blocked.
🌧️Our teams have been out all day working to clear the flooding at Gobowen.
⚒️We currently have siphons in place, attempting to draw the water away.
❌#StormFranklin is expected to bring further disruption to the railway so please check your journeys before venturing out. https://t.co/Vbtq9SCDW4 pic.twitter.com/2YxsQI6Ige
— Wales & Borders (@NetworkRailWAL) February 20, 2022
“Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed.
“Disruption is expected until the end of the day.”
Intermittent rain is forecast for the Oswestry area for Monday, and flood alerts remain in place on local rivers, including the Severn Vyrnwy Confluence and the Tern and Perry catchments.
Shropshire Council has said flood warnings are in place at Llanybodwel, Maesbrook, and Melverley.
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