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Chiltern Railways Halves Service Today as Storm Claudia Triggers Flood Risk

The operator says the cut prioritizes safety during Met Office yellow and amber rain warnings.

Overview

  • About 50% of normal trains are running on Friday 14 November across the Chiltern network.
  • A one-train-per-hour pattern is in place on London MaryleboneOxford, Birmingham Moor Street–Marylebone, and the Aylesbury routes via High Wycombe or via Amersham.
  • No Chiltern services are operating north of Birmingham Moor Street or on the Stratford-upon-Avon line.
  • Tickets dated Friday can be used on Saturday 15 November, Sunday 16 November, or Monday 17 November, or refunded at the point of purchase.
  • Network Rail reports preparations for extreme rainfall from Storm Claudia and urges passengers to check before travel, with Chiltern warning that trains will be much busier than usual.