Weather Problems

[SteveP29]

To clear up the confusion about Newcastle Central - yes it is on a viaduct, but also happens to be at the bottom of a relatively steep slope, both from the north and west, which is why it flooded yesterday. Water was coming in from Westmoreland Road and Grainger Street, right down onto Neville Street and into the station. A massive amount of respect to the staff that were on duty yesterday and got the station open again quickly, and also for those who have got some services up and running again so soon.

There's also been an ongoing leak in the roof on platform 2 for a couple of months now, all the water from the whole roof (it seems) is cascading down one of the roof supports and onto the platform. There's been a yellow slippery/ wet surface cone on it too, so they know it's going on (not that you could miss it with the noise it makes as it splashes into the rather large pool!)

 

[YorkshireBear]

This was a rare "Super Cell" storm, more often seen in Tornado Alley in the USA, so its no surprise the drains couldn't cope! I hardly think one storm is proof of climate change....



On another subject, this picture shows just how lucky the driver of 66734 was (and how hard it will be to recover)
http://davepurser.smugmug.com/Trains/Trains-June-2012/i-3GrjFq7/0/L/P1020619-L.jpg

I didn't mean this one storm. I am referring to the frequency in which they are appearing. Tornadoes too are increasing in frequency around the country. I am not trying to say oh its global warming, i am just pointing out that by whatever means the climate in this country is changing with more and more records being broken. I think flooding is becomming a much more common problem in thsi country than previous with 1 in 100 year events happening every 10-25 years.

 

[LE Greys]

I realise they might not be so much use to you, but for everyone else, the Met office synoptic charts don't show storms coming across from North America, but do show a depression deepening in the Atlantic, formning a complex forntal system (lots of rain) that will move across the country tommorow, lingering through Wednesday and weakening Thursday

Ouch! Just when I'm travelling to and spending several nights in Aberdeen.

If I can get decent internet access, I'll do my best to try to spot the bank-slip and report on it.

 

[142094]

There's also been an ongoing leak in the roof on platform 2 for a couple of months now, all the water from the whole roof (it seems) is cascading down one of the roof supports and onto the platform. There's been a yellow slippery/ wet surface cone on it too, so they know it's going on (not that you could miss it with the noise it makes as it splashes into the rather large pool!)

That's been like that since at least last year, took a picture of it during a heavy bit of rain one day. However the weather we had last week was exceptional, with most of the water coming in from outside the station and not off the roof.

 

[PHILIPE]

I didn't mean this one storm. I am referring to the frequency in which they are appearing. Tornadoes too are increasing in frequency around the country. I am not trying to say oh its global warming, i am just pointing out that by whatever means the climate in this country is changing with more and more records being broken. I think flooding is becomming a much more common problem in thsi country than previous with 1 in 100 year events happening every 10-25 years.

Global warming is a process over which man has no power. If an iceberg is going to melt, nobody on earth is going to stop it. What is causing the weather problems now is people trying to con others with green policies etc., in a bid to control global warming. If fossil fuel was created to light fires and fire Power stations that is why it was created. Just let things carry on as no man is going to change anything.

 

[LE Greys]

Global warming is a process over which man has no power. If an iceberg is going to melt, nobody on earth is going to stop it. What is causing the weather problems now is people trying to con others with green policies etc., in a bid to control global warming. If fossil fuel was created to light fires and fire Power stations that is why it was created. Just let things carry on as no man is going to change anything.

I'd say that prevention is better than cure, but it's probably too late for that. Today it's a question of not 'Will the Earth get warmer?' but 'How much warmer will the Earth get?' (bearing in mind that the Milankovich Cylces predict that the Earth should be getting cooler). There are far too many feedback cycles for an accurate prediction yet, but looking at it, trying to return the carbon cycle to something closer to its natural state would be very helpful.
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And a quick update. It's now almost impossible to tell where the problem was, nice job by the permanent way people!

 

[BestWestern]

Just to dip outside of the complex weather talk for a moment, does anybody know the cause of the fallen tree/trees in the Hamble area yesterday evening? (July 2). Blocked both lines for a while, was struck by a SWT So'ton - Portsmouth stopper, causing unit damage.

 

[Boothby97]

66734, which derailed at Tulloch (on the Fort William-Glasgow line) is to be cut up on site.
Thanks, Sam

 

[michael769]

Expected when? Thanks

The Met office have issued Severe Weather Warnings for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/

 

[jopsuk]

66734, which derailed at Tulloch (on the Fort William-Glasgow line) is to be cut up on site.
Thanks, Sam

A shame, but given from the photos it appeared to be on the banks of Loch Treig, there is no road at all there; no way lifting equipment that could get it up could get there and be stable

 

[BestWestern]

66734, which derailed at Tulloch (on the Fort William-Glasgow line) is to be cut up on site.
Thanks, Sam

Unfortunate loss of a loco. The 66's are racking up a fair few terminal casualties considering they're relative youth and the relatively safe railway on which they operate. Just as well that they imported too many I suppose

 

[marks87]

Flooding has been causing problems in Glasgow. There was nothing in or out of Queen Street, although I've just spotted on Twitter than Maryhill line trains are back moving again.

Landslip at Bearsden as well.

 

[bAzTNM]

Is there any reason why Dalmarnock always shuts (I know its closed for the Commonwealth Games re-fit) when there is a mass of rain? Happens all the time. Thanks!

 

[trei2k]

This Dalmarnock station that someone posted on twitter: http://p.twimg.com/Aw-_7EgCEAAdL_q.jpg

 

[Aictos]

This Dalmarnock station that someone posted on twitter: http://p.twimg.com/Aw-_7EgCEAAdL_q.jpg

Wow, that's a lot of water....

I just hope that the weather clears up from Thursday next week as I've got a weekend away that I'm looking forward to and I would like some nice weather for a change

 

[bAzTNM]

This Dalmarnock station that someone posted on twitter: http://p.twimg.com/Aw-_7EgCEAAdL_q.jpg

That's unbelievable. Why does it always get in that state? It doesn't have to even be torrential rain.

 

[PR1Berske]

This Dalmarnock station that someone posted on twitter: http://p.twimg.com/Aw-_7EgCEAAdL_q.jpg

"Passengers on platform 1 are reminded the backstroke is not permitted for transfer between the station and the car park"

 

[jon0844]

This Dalmarnock station that someone posted on twitter: http://p.twimg.com/Aw-_7EgCEAAdL_q.jpg

Does Bombardier build narrowboats?

 

[jopsuk]

"Now arriiving, the 1346 CalMac sailing to Milngavie"

 

[Blindtraveler]

Lol at the above

 

[jon0844]

It would certainly give a new meaning to the Cambridge Cruiser.

 

[ATW Alex 101]

Wow them pictures show that these floods are pretty bad. The wirral area isn't affected by the floods.

 

[voyagerdude220]

NRES is now reporting flooding at Whalley.

I've no idea how serious it is.

 

[mbonwick]

66734, which derailed at Tulloch (on the Fort William-Glasgow line) is to be cut up on site.
Thanks, Sam

Really? WNXX forum, which has more people 'in the industry' are still of the impression that a decision has yet to be reached on scrapping.

They have agreed that the only way to lift it will be to disassemble it to power unit, body and bogies and lift individually.

Incidentally, apparently 66734 has now been anchored into the hillside to stop any further sliding while the wagons are recovered.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

NRES is now reporting flooding at Whalley.

I've no idea how serious it is.

God help the rest of Whalley if it is the station area that is flooded, as it is on the highest part of the area. I know that I would not fancy falling off the viaduct....it's a long way down..:roll:

 

[The_Rail_WAy]

Looking at weather forecasts be prepared for more potential flooding tomorrow, particular in the north of the country. The_Rail_WAy

 

[WCMLaddict]

Well I went to work by train and somehow feel it was a mistake.
I'm anxiously refreshing NRE website as it has been raining very heavily in Crewe for last few hours.

 

[trainophile]

Well I went to work by train and somehow feel it was a mistake.
I'm anxiously refreshing NRE website as it has been raining very heavily in Crewe for last few hours.

I'm going home via Crewe tomorrow. Is it prone to flood problems?

 

[WCMLaddict]

I don't think the station is prone to floodings. There are few holes in the roof though

What I'm worried about is what happened last week, problems on the rail network, landslides, track floodings etc.

 

[jon0844]

Given the weather warnings, I'd recommend that if you can avoid travelling, you do so.