Trains from South Yorkshire are to be disrupted throughout the day as heavy rain sweeps across the county.

Train services from Sheffield to Manchester have already been delayed by up to two hours this morning, with cancellations expected as the day progresses.

The 6.40am line to Manchester Piccadilly was pushed back to 8.05am, while travellers on the 7.48am line are still waiting and may not set off until 9.05am.

Heavy rain has already caused delays of up to two hours on train services from Sheffield, with further disruptions and cancellations expected throughout the day. | Met Office

placeholder image — Heavy rain has already caused delays of up to two hours on train services from Sheffield, with further disruptions and cancellations expected throughout the day. | Met Office

It comes as torrential rain hits South Yorkshire today, with the Met Office putting a yellow weather warning in place.

Northern Rail are expecting huge delays throughout the day, and say that the risk of flooding may result in some routes being cancelled entirely.

Routes between Sheffield and Doncaster are expected to be delayed by 30 minutes, with the line not stopping at Rotherham Central from 4pm onwards.

In an update posted this morning, the travel operator wrote: “We strongly advise you to avoid travelling if you can.

“Trains are running, but major disruption is expected, and you may be heavily delayed and/or experience severe overcrowding. Please check before you travel.

“Road transport will not be provided.”

Other services are likely to be cancelled throughout the day from various operators, and commuters are advised to check before they travel.