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Yes, start times will be the same for most staff (not me though - off for the Watford game!!) so the first drivers will be in just after midnight and then rolling in from around 03.30 (assuming the roads are clear etc). As soon as the all clear is given drivers will be sent out on specific...

Yes, I also live in Preston Park very close to the track. It's not that windy yet which is why trains are currently running fine. Because, let me repeat, the stopping of the trains is only happening when the FORECAST winds hit. If the FORECAST is wrong then so be it - the trains can get going again.

100% this. I wonder if either idiot will agree they would do just that?

Right MORON, as a train driver myself I'm quite happy for YOU to drive the train and risk your life on a PITCH BLACK track with the possibility of slamming into a tree that won't be visible until it's too late. IDIOT!! All the drivers will be in ready tomorrow, if things aren't as bad as...

It's almost literally impossible to argue with some of these people. And they would be the first people to blame the authorities if a train or plane crashes given the advance warning of dodgy weather.

Yes, cos clearly it's better to wait for the storm to hit and then tell planes they can't land or to wait until the passengers are all on board and tell them "sorry folks, it's suddenly a bit windy - had no idea this would happen, everybody off". Words fail me.

Well believe it. This sort of contingency happens the world over. I'll tell you what - why don't you drive the trains up a pitch black track risking running full pelt into trees or other debris risking your life and and the lives of 100s of people behind you. F*** sake think before you post.