Snow causes huge disruption on rail network as staff can't get in to work

London Northwestern Railway livery Credit: West Midlands Railway

Today is the first day the West Midlands Trains takes over the franchise for London Midland, and the operator has advised people not to travel because of the snow.

London Midland has been split into two different names - the London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway.

It says it’s attempting to run as many trains as possible today. However poor road conditions are preventing key staff from getting to work.

London Northwestern Railway livery Credit: West Midlands Rail

It’s warning of significant delays and cancellations throughout the day.Tickets dated for travel this Sunday will be accepted by London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway on Monday.

A spokesman for the two train operators said