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Weather services that help to keep the rail infrastructure moving, designed for decision-makers in Railtrack, maintenance companies, train operators and freight companies.
 
OpenRail


Helping infrastructure providers, maintenance providers and train operating companies to minimise the impact of the weather on their operations - it includes summer and winter services, and daily forecasts throughout the year for 32 areas in the UK.

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OpenPlatform


The rail infrastructure extends beyond the tracks - these site-specific forecasts tell you if ice and snow are likely to affect station car parks and platforms, and are particularly useful for unstaffed stations.

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Special tailored forecasts


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

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Rail weather training


We run training courses so that you can get the most out of your weather forecasts.

More about rail weather training

Talk to a forecaster


Speak one-to-one with a Met Office forecaster at a local met. office.

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