Storm Ashley Glasgow travel warning as ScotRail say services could be disrupted
Train passengers travelling to and from Glasgow, and beyond could face delays as Storm Ashley batters the country today.
A yellow warning for wind is in place for Glasgow up until midnight, with gusts above 50mph for much of the day, reaching 65mph by the evening. Some parts of Scotland have been issued an amber warning with the Met Office predicting a 'good chance' of power cuts, damage to buildings and a 'likely' danger to life.
ScotRail said most services may be subject to delay or cancellation between Sunday night and Monday morning. Speed restrictions will be in place for services in the west and north highlands, Ayrshire, Stranraer and between Perth and Inverness.
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Debris blown onto the railway tracks could also affect routes.
Scott Prentice, ScotRail Strategy and Planning Director, said: “The Met Office has issued amber and yellow weather warnings for Storm Ashley, wit heavy rain and high winds across much of the country, particularly the north west. In order to keep our customers and staff safe, speed restrictions will be in place as a precautionary measure on some routes in Scotland, which will mean longer journey times.
“Customers should check their journey before setting off, and keep an eye on our website, app or social media feeds for live updates.”
Transport Scotland has also warned of likely disruptions to public transport, including the country’s ferry network.
A statement said: “A windy period is expected across the whole of the UK on Sunday and into Monday, but across parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, north-west England and north-west Wales there is an increased chance of some disruption. These strong winds in conjunction with high spring tides may cause some disruption.”
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