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Storm Babet is wreaking havoc across Sheffield and South Yorkshire as heavy rain and wind continues to batter the city.
Roads, train and bus services have been hugely disrupted across the city, with many roads flooded. Cars have got stuck in the water,…
Several bus routes have been affected by the floods.
A spokesperson for Stagecoach said: “We are watching the situation closely and will have buses running as normal as soon as possible. Check back for updates before you travel.”
Stagecoach services a…
Roads, train and bus services have been hugely disrupted across Yorkshire as Storm Babet[1] continues to batter the region.
Cars have got stuck in flood water, roads have been blocked off and public transport has been cancelled. Train stations are unde…
Storm Babet is causing havoc across Nottinghamshire as heavy rain and floods hit the area.
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Motorists are advised to take care when travelling in heavy rain, wind and thunderstorms.
Here are some tips and advice to help keep you safe on the roads.
If you can, choose main roads, where you are less likely to be exposed to fallen branches and debris and flooding and use dipped headlights if visibility is seriously reduced.
Flood warnings have been issued for land and roads in north Nottinghamshire
Roads will be more slippery than usual in wet weather so be sure to give yourself more time to react when approaching a hazard and increase your following gap to at least four seconds from the moving traffic in front.
Flood warnings issued for homes and roads near Mansfield
Keep your eyes peeled on the road at all times as spray from other vehicles can suddenly reduce your visibility and remember it affects others too, so anticipate their actions and be prepared.
If the road is flooded, turn around and find another route.
Although the water may seem shallow, just 12 inches (30cm) of moving water can float your car, potentially taking it to deeper water from which you may need rescuing.
Flood water also contains hidden hazards which can damage your car, and just an egg-cupful of water sucked into your car’s engine will lead to severe damage.
And remember to give vulnerable road users including cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians more room than usual, they are more likely to be blown around by side winds – always keep a safe distance.
On the trains, East Midlands Railway (EMR)[3] reports mainline services between Nottingham and London St Pancras are running as normal but flooding at Spondon means services between between London and Sheffield on Derby/Chesterfield route are being badly disrupted with services delayed or cancelled.
Services between Nottingham and Derby are aslo being affected as a result of this with some trains not running – check the EMR website[4] for details.
Locally, services on the Robin Hood Line between Nottingham and Worksop, serving Mansfield, Hucknall, Bulwell, Sutton and Kirkby are all running as normal.
On the trams, Nottingham Express Transit (NET)[5] say all services between Nottingham, Hucknall and Bulwell are running as normal, although there is currently no service between University Boulevard and Meadows Way West south of Nottingham city centre due to a tram fault.
Nottingham City Transport[6] reports buses are running as normal too although there are no Sky Blue 46 and 47 services between Mapperley Plain and Woodborough and Lambley due to flooding.
Check the Met Office[7] website regularly for updates as well as train, tram and bus websites for news of any potential disruption to services.
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