the storm seriously affected the 18 january rush hour all over great britain, with heavy snowfalls in scotland adding to the unpleasant situation. a general speed restriction was put in place by network rail to minimise possible damages. first great western services between london paddington and cardiff were cancelled with the line from london to reading closed, and the east coast main line was operating on a reduced timetable. virgin trains west coast services were cancelled from london to scotland. london bridge station was closed after glass panels came loose from the roof.