Skip navigation • Mobile • Help • Site map • Default text size Larger text size High contrast page

Rail services

A train coming into a station.

OpenRail

Site-specific forecasts to keep your trains running smoothly and minimise delays to your customer's journeys

OpenRail
A high-speed train.

Specially tailored forecasts

These range from forecasts of ice on conductor rails, to strong winds that can affect overhead electrification.

Our range of forecasts
Man pointing at a weather chart.

Rail weather training

Courses to help you can get the most out of your weather forecasts.

Specialist training
Forecasters sitting at computers.

Talk to a forecaster

Speak one-to-one with a Met Office forecaster.

Talk to a forecaster
A pile of autumn leaves

Low adhesion forecast

During autumn, leaf fall contamination on the rail head increases the risk of low adhesion. The Met Office and ADAS collaborate provide forecasts of leaf fall contamination up to five days ahead.

Email for more information

Weather and climate change services for rail (PDF, 385 kB)

To view PDF documents you will need Adobe Reader.
Get Adobe Reader