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23/05/2011
Train Hit, Ferries Cancelled As Storm Rages
Severe weather is battering the Irish Sea with the Met Office issuing an amber warning' over the winds which are expected through the late morning and afternoon.
They warned that branches and trees may come down and there may be minor structural damage to some properties.
A passenger train on the line between Belfast Central and Bangor has also been hit by a falling tree in high winds and while there are no reports of any injuries, it is understood the train driver has been treated for shock following the incident near Cultra, Co Down.
The line remains closed between Belfast Central and Bangor and passengers have been told to expect delays and cancellations.
Already, P&O Express ferries from Larne, Troon and Cairnryan, the Stenaline Belfast to Stranraer sailings and the Rathlin Island boats have all been cancelled.
A spokesperson for P&O said there was a revised conventional sailing schedule between Larne and Cairnryan subject to weather.
"Passengers are advised to check in at their original reporting times to be accommodated on the next available sailing - but to expect long delays.
A statement from the company this morning said: "Due to severe forecasted adverse weather conditions all Express sailings to and from Larne, Troon & Cairnryan have been cancelled.
"There is a revised conventional sailing schedule in place subject to weather to accommodate all booked traffic.
"Passengers are asked to check-in for their original check-in time and expect long delays.
"Passengers who wish to book are advised that no new bookings will be made on any sailings today."
Meanwhile, Dublin to Liverpool sailings are operating to schedule with spaces currently available.
The winds have already reach speeds of up to 75-80mph across NI and around 14,000 homes and businesses have had their electricity supply cut or disrupted.
See: Strong Winds Hit Britain
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They warned that branches and trees may come down and there may be minor structural damage to some properties.
A passenger train on the line between Belfast Central and Bangor has also been hit by a falling tree in high winds and while there are no reports of any injuries, it is understood the train driver has been treated for shock following the incident near Cultra, Co Down.
The line remains closed between Belfast Central and Bangor and passengers have been told to expect delays and cancellations.
Already, P&O Express ferries from Larne, Troon and Cairnryan, the Stenaline Belfast to Stranraer sailings and the Rathlin Island boats have all been cancelled.
A spokesperson for P&O said there was a revised conventional sailing schedule between Larne and Cairnryan subject to weather.
"Passengers are advised to check in at their original reporting times to be accommodated on the next available sailing - but to expect long delays.
A statement from the company this morning said: "Due to severe forecasted adverse weather conditions all Express sailings to and from Larne, Troon & Cairnryan have been cancelled.
"There is a revised conventional sailing schedule in place subject to weather to accommodate all booked traffic.
"Passengers are asked to check-in for their original check-in time and expect long delays.
"Passengers who wish to book are advised that no new bookings will be made on any sailings today."
Meanwhile, Dublin to Liverpool sailings are operating to schedule with spaces currently available.
The winds have already reach speeds of up to 75-80mph across NI and around 14,000 homes and businesses have had their electricity supply cut or disrupted.
See: Strong Winds Hit Britain
(BMcC/GK)
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