Train disruption as wind and rain batter Devon and Cornwall

Yellow wind and rain alerts have been issued for Devon and Cornwall due to harsh weather conditions, resulting in turbulent seas, train cancellations, and disruptions to scheduled events.

The Torbay half marathon and the 10km (6.2 miles) events were called off due to safety issues, and several local attractions shut down for the day.

Winds were expected to hit speeds of up to 60 mph in certain regions.

At the same time, train services were put on hold as Great Western Railway (GWR) announced that two passenger trains were "stuck" between Exeter and Plymouth—one in Dawlish and the other in Teignmouth. The reason for this situation has not been determined.

A spokesperson for GWR announced that the tracks between Exeter St David's and Penzance are shut down, leaving two trains stuck.

He mentioned, "The reasons for the problems are still unclear, and Hitachi will need to look into what is causing the issues with those trains."

"Our main focus is to transport travelers to the closest station so they can continue their journey."

He mentioned that their recommendation for travelers was to avoid going out, and that tickets purchased today could be used tomorrow.

GWR reported that all train services were suspended between Par and Newquay, as well as between Truro and Falmouth Docks.

In other locations, attractions that shut down because of the weather were Wildwood Animal Park in Ottery St. Mary and the Minack Theatre in Penzance.

Photographer Greg Martin photographed the powerful waves crashing against South Pier and striking the lighthouse at Newlyn harbour in Cornwall.

The Met Office indicated that the rain should start to lighten up later on Sunday night.

A wind warning will remain in effect until 11:59 PM BST on Sunday, and the rain warning is set to conclude on Monday morning at 9:00 AM.

On Sunday, flood warnings were issued for the River Axe, the Rivers Otter and Sid regions, as well as the area between Dawlish Warren and Seaton, and from Start Point to Dawlish Warren.

A number of events have been called off, such as ParkLive in Falmouth, a beach cleanup at Woolacombe, the Torpoint Street Market, and the Minack Theatre, which sits on the cliffs of Porthcurno in Cornwall. The Minack Theatre announced on social media that it was closed because of strong winds and advised ticket holders to reach out to them directly.

The North Devon Yacht Club has announced that the race scheduled for Sunday has been cancelled due to a severe weather alert predicting wind gusts of up to 50 mph. Participants are advised to secure their boats and be prepared for the wind!

On Sunday morning, the train service between Crediton and Okehampton was halted for over an hour after a train collided with a tree that had been knocked down by powerful winds.

Greg Martin, a photographer based in Penzance, took stunning photos of the powerful waves crashing against a pier in Cornwall. He commented, "The weather in Penzance and Newlyn has been quite miserable today."

Frequently, these unrecognized storms that come from the south can have the greatest impact on us. While this particular storm may not be severe, the high winds and turbulent waters will likely leave residents along the promenade dealing with seaweed in their gardens for several days.

"It serves as a reminder that winter is approaching."

There is currently a yellow weather alert in effect for South Wales, and additional yellow rain alerts have been issued for Monday.

One warning is in effect for eastern England from 8:00 AM BST on Monday until 3:00 AM on Tuesday. The second warning applies to North Wales and north-west England, running from 12:30 AM to 8:00 PM on Monday.