RAIL services in the southern half of England are now being disrupted by the worsening wintry weather, as problems continue in Scotland and the north east. Passengers were reported to have been stranded for about two hours on a stalled Southeastern train in Kent last night.

Southeastern is warning of delays to trains passing through Canterbury West this morning, after a cold and snowy night in the south east. There are also no trains between Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.

A late evening train from Victoria came to a stand in icy conditions between Borough Green and West Malling. The stalled unit was eventually moved by another train.

The weather is affecting London Overground between Watford Junction and London Euston, where delays are occurring. London Midland and Virgin services on the parallel main line are believed to be running normally.

East Coast is still operating an emergency timetable which includes a reduced service between London and Leeds and London and Newcastle, while Hull Trains is not calling at Howden or Selby. There are also no Northern trains between Middlesbrough and Whitby.

ScotRail is also warning of widespread delays and cancellations for the second day running, with the worst effects being seen in the central belt. There is no service on several routes, including those to Larkhall, Dalmuir and Milngavie. Replacement buses are running where possible.

Further snow is forecast for most parts of Britain today, with the heaviest outbreaks expected in the north east of England and Scotland, particularly in Lothian and the Borders. Temperatures are expected to rise only a degree or two above freezing at most.

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