Rail network ‘under persistent weather stress’ as flood affected stations identified
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Research by Round Our Way found that flood-related disruption to train services in the North-East of England has increased by 20% in the last decade. The UK's rail network is under 'persistent weather stress' due to climate change, causing significant delays to passengers.
Flood-related disruption to train services in North-East England has risen by 20% over the last decade, according to research by climate change campaign group Round Our Way. The group analyzed cancellation data from Network Rail, finding that for every million train journeys, delays have increased by approximately 30 minutes compared to a decade ago. Between 2014 and 2025, several stations in the region experienced significant flooding incidents, with Prudhoe station being the worst hit at 372 incidents. The Met Office reports that the decade 2015-2024 was 2% wetter than 1991-2020 and 10% wetter than 1961-1990. Network Rail acknowledges the issue, stating that climate change is leading to more intense rainfall, and plans to improve drainage and tackle flooding root causes. The railway is under pressure, with concerns raised about the potential impact of coastal erosion on a freight line in East Cleveland.
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