Storm Isha: Trains cancelled with major delays expected on roads amid dangerous winds and 'do not travel' warning

Storm Isha brought dangerously strong winds to the UK on Sunday (January 21), with trains cancelled, delays on the roads and a 'do not travel' warning issued to the public.

The UK was blanketed by danger-to-life wind warnings, with people warned not to travel unless 'absolutely necessary' amid possible 90mph gusts in some areas.

A number of weather warnings, including two amber wind alerts, were put in place by the Met Office across the country for Sunday, when the storm first swooped in. Rail, sea and air travellers were told to brace for severe disruption, with closures, cancellations and delays expected across a number of services.

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Drivers were warned of particularly vulnerable roads across the country by National Highways, with an 'amber severe' travel alert put in place. Motorists were told to check relevant road closures before driving, and that high-sided vehicles and other 'vulnerable' vehicles such as caravans, lorries, and motorbikes could be blown over in the wind.

Rail passengers were urged to avoid travelling if possible, with the fewer services running expected to be busier than usual. Avanti West Coast said: "We strongly advise customers to do not travel unless absolutely necessary on Sunday 21 January."

It was announced that all trains across Scotland would be stopped by 7pm. Network Rail said 50mph speed restrictions will be imposed across most routes as a precautionary safety measure, warning disruption would be likely to continue 'into Monday morning'.

“Passengers are being strongly advised to check before travelling this afternoon and this evening as Storm Isha will bring travel disruption to the railway across the country,” a