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Flooding travel chaos set to ease Flooding travel chaos set to ease
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Flooding chaos which forced the closure of key rail and road routes in northern England is set to ease, but with disruption on many transport routes.Flooding chaos which forced the closure of key rail and road routes in northern England is set to ease, but with disruption on many transport routes.
Some rail services are expected to return to normal by early morning.Some rail services are expected to return to normal by early morning.
On Monday floods closed the West Coast main line between Lancaster and Preston, and affected the M1 and M62 motorways.On Monday floods closed the West Coast main line between Lancaster and Preston, and affected the M1 and M62 motorways.
The Environment Agency had 13 severe flood warnings and 109 flood warnings in place at 0400 GMT.The Environment Agency had 13 severe flood warnings and 109 flood warnings in place at 0400 GMT.
Rising rivers
BBC weather forecaster Matt Taylor said: "It's going to be a much quieter start, with the main problem widespread ice from Wales and the Midlands northwards.BBC weather forecaster Matt Taylor said: "It's going to be a much quieter start, with the main problem widespread ice from Wales and the Midlands northwards.
Rising rivers
"It should be a dry and bright start for most areas. Any rain won't be as heavy and persistent as yesterday."It should be a dry and bright start for most areas. Any rain won't be as heavy and persistent as yesterday.
"With the ground so saturated it takes a while for rain to come down the rivers so levels could continue to rise""With the ground so saturated it takes a while for rain to come down the rivers so levels could continue to rise"
National Rail said flooding was affecting routes operated by TransPennine Express, National Express East Coast, and Northern Rail.National Rail said flooding was affecting routes operated by TransPennine Express, National Express East Coast, and Northern Rail.
Service alterations are also affecting Arriva Trains Wales.Service alterations are also affecting Arriva Trains Wales.
Icy roads
On Northern Rail, the Bolton to Blackburn and Clitheroe, and Preston to Ormskirk services are expected to resume by about 0800 GMT, and the Carlisle to Whitehaven service by about 0900 GMT.On Northern Rail, the Bolton to Blackburn and Clitheroe, and Preston to Ormskirk services are expected to resume by about 0800 GMT, and the Carlisle to Whitehaven service by about 0900 GMT.
Disruption is expected to continue until at least Wednesday on the Leeds to Skipton/Ilkley/Bradford Forster Square, Halifax to Huddersfield, and Selby to Wakefield via Bradford Interchange/Huddersfield routes.Disruption is expected to continue until at least Wednesday on the Leeds to Skipton/Ilkley/Bradford Forster Square, Halifax to Huddersfield, and Selby to Wakefield via Bradford Interchange/Huddersfield routes.
Icy roads
There will be no service from Skipton to Lancaster/Morecambe, and Skipton to Carlisle.There will be no service from Skipton to Lancaster/Morecambe, and Skipton to Carlisle.
On TransPennine Express, there will be no service between Leeds and Huddersfield via Dewsbury.On TransPennine Express, there will be no service between Leeds and Huddersfield via Dewsbury.
Some National Express East Coast services between London King's Cross and Bradford Forster Square and Skipton will terminate at Leeds until at least Wednesday.Some National Express East Coast services between London King's Cross and Bradford Forster Square and Skipton will terminate at Leeds until at least Wednesday.
The Highways Agency advised drivers to allow extra time on icy roads, which would particularly affect north-east England.The Highways Agency advised drivers to allow extra time on icy roads, which would particularly affect north-east England.
In Wales, the line is closed between Caersws and Machynlleth where replacement buses are operating.In Wales, the line is closed between Caersws and Machynlleth where replacement buses are operating.
Road transport is in place between Blaenau Ffestiniog and North Llanrwst, connecting with rail services between North Llanrwst and Llandudno Junction.Road transport is in place between Blaenau Ffestiniog and North Llanrwst, connecting with rail services between North Llanrwst and Llandudno Junction.
Homes floodedHomes flooded
A number of A roads in Wales and England are partly closed.
Those affected include the A466 in south Wales, as well as the A6033 in west Yorkshire, A617 in Nottinghamshire and the A488 in Shropshire.
On Monday, traffic almost came to a standstill on the M1 and the M62 as heavy rain fell across northern England.On Monday, traffic almost came to a standstill on the M1 and the M62 as heavy rain fell across northern England.
Dozens of homes and businesses were flooded in West and South Yorkshire, while schools and shops were closed.Dozens of homes and businesses were flooded in West and South Yorkshire, while schools and shops were closed.
A 34-year-old woman and a baby were rescued from a stranded car in Swinton, Greater Manchester.A 34-year-old woman and a baby were rescued from a stranded car in Swinton, Greater Manchester.
Seven horses, three dogs and two chickens were rescued by firefighters from a flooded farm in Hamer, Rochdale.Seven horses, three dogs and two chickens were rescued by firefighters from a flooded farm in Hamer, Rochdale.
Greater Manchester fire service also had to break into a pub at Summerseat, near Bury, to gain access to a canoeist who had become stuck on a river.Greater Manchester fire service also had to break into a pub at Summerseat, near Bury, to gain access to a canoeist who had become stuck on a river.
A severe flood warning was issued for the River Severn in Shrewsbury, and many roads in Shropshire were closed.A severe flood warning was issued for the River Severn in Shrewsbury, and many roads in Shropshire were closed.
A 45-year-old woman was rescued by police after becoming stranded in her car when it was swept away by flood waters from the Severn.A 45-year-old woman was rescued by police after becoming stranded in her car when it was swept away by flood waters from the Severn.
Surface water on roads caused some disruption in Gloucestershire, with several A and B roads closed.Surface water on roads caused some disruption in Gloucestershire, with several A and B roads closed.