Train station closed due to overcrowding after passengers warned not to travel

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London’s King’s Cross station has been forced to close due to overcrowding as passengers were warned not to travel by rail. Network Rail said crowd control measures had been put in place at King’s Cross due to disruption to LNER services.In a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, Network Rail said: “King’s Cross Station is currently closed to manage passenger numbers on the concourse and on platforms.“Storm Babet has brought severe disruption to the rail network and our teams are working hard to get passengers safely on the move.” Train operators around the UK have advised customers not to travel on Saturday due to widespread disruption after Storm Babet.

London North Eastern Railway (LNER), Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail have all warned against travelling as lines are widely flooded.LNER said there is “an extremely limited service” in place due to flooding between Doncaster and Wakefield.The service has also been impacted by speed restrictions in Scotland and trains and crews being out of position after extensive disruption on Friday.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.