Full list of train timetable alterations as Northern and Avanti West Coast cancel services due to Storm Eunice

Train passengers are being urged to rethink their journeys and only travel if necessary on Friday.

Storm Eunice is set to bring strong winds to much of the UK which is likely to lead to major disruption on the railways.

Passengers are being warned that the storm could cause trees to be blown onto train lines, possibly leading to delays and cancellations.

In Wales, all services on Friday have been cancelled, while other train operators will be running a greatly reduced service.

Blanket speed restrictions of 50mph will be in place on the railways in the majority of areas meaning journeys may take longer.

A Network Rail spokesman said disruption is “inevitable” after the Met Office issued a red weather warning for parts of the south of England and said flying debris could result in danger to life.

Here's what train companies have said about service alterations for Friday during Storm Eunice.

TransPennine Express urged people not to take the train on Friday amid severe weather expected in northern England and Scotland.

Warning that “significant disruption is likely”, the operator urged customers to travel on Thursday or wait until Saturday.

The train operator said: "Due to the expected significant disruption across the TransPennine Express network, customers are advised NOT TO TRAVEL on Friday 18 February. If your journey is absolutely necessary, please ensure you check before you travel."

Paul Watson, operations director for the firm, said: “Storm Eunice will be the second storm to impact our services this week and it is likely to cause major disruption to train services, right across the North of England and into Scotland.

“The most important thing is that our customers and staff are kept safe, and we are urging