Amber alert due in Scotland with warnings winds could reach 85mph
ScotRail has also asked anyone with garden equipment such as trampolines to keep them secure, as Storm Floris begins to hit Scotland.
Posting to X, the rail operator said:
We’re asking anyone with garden equipment, such as tents, trampolines or furniture, to secure items so that they don’t blow onto the tracks and interfere with lineside equipment.
Blanket 50mph speed restrictions will be implemented from Network Rail across all ScotRail’s routes because of the poor weather conditions. This will mean fewer normal services and the complete closure of some lines. Other routes will see their last service run at around midday today.
ScotRail is advising passengers to check their journeys in advance online or via its app so they don’t get caught up in the disruption.
Network Rail engineers will inspect the closed lines for any damage once the storm has passed so services will start later on Tuesday across affected routes.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2025/aug/04/storm-floris-scotland-amber-northern-england-train-travel-disruption-latest-news-updates
Author : Yohannes Lowe (now) and Vicky Graham (earlier)
Publish date : 2025-08-04 07:56:00
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