What Are The TransPennine Express Train Cancellations For Storm Floris On Monday 4th August?

Looks like anyone with plans to travel between Scotland and England has a big headache on the horizon. The Met Office has put out some serious weather warnings for this coming Monday, and it's all because of a nasty-sounding storm called Floris.

With strong winds and buckets of rain expected, TransPennine Express has made the call to change its services quite dramatically. The main message is pretty clear: people are being strongly advised not to travel at all on affected routes on Monday, 4th August 2025. It's one of those days where staying put with a cup of tea is probably the smartest move.

A storm's a-brewin' and it's called Floris

So, what's all the fuss about? The Met Office doesn't just throw out warnings for a bit of drizzle. They've issued both yellow and amber warnings. Think of it like a traffic light system for the weather. A yellow warning means "Be aware." It's a heads-up that bad weather is on its way and could cause some disruption. An amber warning, though, is a step up. It basically means "Be prepared." This is where things get serious, with a real chance of travel delays, road and rail closures, and even power cuts. For trains, this kind of weather is a nightmare. Strong winds can damage overhead power lines or even blow things onto the track.

Heavy rain can cause flooding and landslips, making the tracks completely unsafe. It's for these reasons that train companies have to take action, because running services in these conditions is just too risky. The forecasted severe weather from Storm Floris is expected to cause major problems for TransPennine Express services, making it difficult to guarantee safe travel. The decision to alter the services on Monday is purely down to this incoming storm and the need to keep everyone safe from the bad weather.

The routes completely closed on Monday

TransPennine Express has confirmed that some routes will be completely shut down for the entire day. There will be no trains running at all on Monday, 4th August 2025, for the following services. It's a complete stop in both directions. The company has made it clear that on Monday, it will not be possible to travel between these major hubs using their services. Here are the specific routes that are cancelled:

• Glasgow Central to and from Carlisle, in both directions
• Edinburgh Waverley to and from Carlisle, in both directions
• Edinburgh Waverley to and from Newcastle, in both directions

And for anyone thinking they can just hop on a bus instead, there's more bad news. There will be no rail replacement buses running on these routes either. The roads are expected to be just as dangerous due to the storm, so putting buses out there wouldn't be safe. This means if a journey was planned between Glasgow or Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle or Newcastle, it's not happening with TransPennine Express on Monday. The closure of these services in both directions shows how seriously the storm is being taken.

Expect a bit of chaos on these other routes

It's not just the Scotland-to-England routes that are completely cancelled. Other TransPennine Express services are also expected to be in a real muddle. While these routes aren't being shut down entirely just yet, passengers should brace themselves for serious disruption. This means trains could be delayed by a long time, or they could be cancelled at the last minute. It's going to be a very unpredictable day for travel. The following routes are expected to have delays and cancellations on Monday, 4th August 2025:

• Liverpool Lime Street to and from Carlisle, in both directions
• Manchester Airport to and from Carlisle, in both directions

Anyone hoping to travel on these lines needs to be prepared for a tricky journey. A trip that normally takes a couple of hours could end up taking all day, or might not even be possible. The disruption affects travel in both directions, so return journeys are also at risk. The impact of the storm on the TransPennine Express services to and from Carlisle will be significant, making it very difficult to plan any journey with certainty.

What about my ticket for Monday 4th August?

Right, so what happens if someone is holding a ticket to travel on Monday? It's a fair question. Luckily, there are a couple of options available so people aren't left out of pocket. The important thing to remember is that these options are for people whose journeys are directly affected by the cancellations and disruptions caused by the storm. First, anyone with a ticket dated for travel on Monday, 4th August 2025, can simply use it on Tuesday, 5th August 2025 instead.

The ticket will be valid for travel on the next day at no extra cost, which is a good solution for those who can be flexible. The second option is a full refund. If the train someone intended to get is cancelled, or if the disruption is so bad they can't complete their journey, they can apply for their money back. The refund needs to be requested from the 'point of purchase'. That just means wherever the ticket was originally bought - whether it was online through the TransPennine Express website, a third-party app, or at a ticket machine in a station.

Keeping up to date

This whole situation is being driven by the weather, and as everyone in Britain knows, the weather can change its mind pretty fast. While the current advice is not to travel on Monday, it's a good idea to keep an eye on the latest updates. The best place for live information about the TransPennine Express services is the company's own website.

They have a dedicated travel updates page that will have the most current information as the storm develops. Before heading out on Monday, checking that page is a must. The situation regarding the storm and its impact on travel could change. But for now, the message remains the same: the weather on Monday is looking grim, and if the journey involves the affected TransPennine Express services, it's best to postpone the travel or cancel it.