Commuters are being warned to expect Monday morning travel disruption as trains are cancelled or revised due to Storm Bert.

Southeastern says a small number of its services will be changed during the morning peak due to “poor rail conditions” caused by high winds.

All routes are open but a handful have been cancelled or altered.

Forecasters said the worst of the weather was set to hit the South East last night (Sunday) and into this morning, with strong winds bringing more leaves onto railway tracks.

This can cause issues for train services as mixed with rain and compressed under wheels, the leaves form a thin layer which can be as “slippery as black ice”.

Drivers will therefore need more time to stop and start the trains as the wheels have less grip.

This means that some services are being cancelled or revised to allow longer gaps between journeys to enable the trains to travel at slower speeds.

A spokesperson for Southeastern urged commuters to check its online journey planner, which has been updated, to see if their route is affected.

Network Rail has also waned of disruption as staff will need to inspect the tracks to ensure they are clear of obstructions such as fallen trees.

A spokesperson added: “If you are planning on travelling by train on Monday morning, please check before you travel.”

A yellow weather warning was in place across Kent yesterday (November 24) as strong winds continued to hit the county.

The Met Office said there was a likelihood of dangerous coastal conditions and disruption as Storm Bert brought gusts of up to 60mph for a second day.

The windy weather caused issues on the roads and on the railways, with fallen trees the main culprits.

Yesterday morning a train struck a fallen tree in the Hildenborough area and the line towards Sevenoaks was blocked.

In the afternoon there was also a tree on the line at Sturry, which caused damage to a train and suspended Southeastern services between Canterbury West and Ramsgate.

Hundreds of homes were left without power around Canterbury, Swale and Medway because of the weather.

On Saturday, there was also disruption to journeys on the M2 and on the railways, also caused by trees brought down by the storm.

A train hit a tree which was blocking the railway at Kemsing on Saturday afternoon, and earlier in the day a tree also partially blocked the railway at Thanet Parkway.

A number of events which had been due to take place in the county this weekend also fell victim to the weather, with organisers opting to cancel plans on health and safety grounds.