Strong winds and rain bring fresh disruption to Scotland

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 19:38 · Archive

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Scotland on 27 October as strong winds and heavy rain threaten transport disruption.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across much of Scotland from 3am to 9pm on Tuesday, 27 October, as strong west to south-westerly winds and heavy rain approach the country.

Metorologists expect wind gusts of 50-60mph, with speeds potentially reaching more than 70mph in coastal and northern parts of Scotland. The warning comes as recovery continues from Storm Boelo, which caused widespread disruption across Scotland with gusts of 84mph and left more than 100,000 households without power.

ScotRail and Network Rail have confirmed that eight routes will operate with speed restrictions on Tuesday due to the conditions. These restrictions mean trains will run at lower speeds than normal, leading to longer journey times, delays, and possible cancellations. The routes affected include Glasgow Queen Street to Oban and Mallaig, Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, and services between Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness, among others.

ScotRail is encouraging customers to check their journey before travelling and allow extra time. Mark Ilderton, ScotRail Service Delivery Director, said safety is the priority and that teams will work closely with Network Rail to keep people moving where it is safe to do so.

How it is being reported

• Full list of disruptions as fresh weather warning covers ScotlandMet Office issues yellow wind warning for Scotland from October 27 as strong winds and heavy rain threaten ScotRail, CalMac and travel disruption.The Herald · 26 Oct, 19:13
• 'Check your journey' warning as strong winds and heavy rain set to hit GlasgowThe Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across large parts of Scotland from 3am until 9pm on Tuesday, October 27.Glasgow Live · 26 Oct, 18:17

In this story: Met Office · Scotland · ScotRail · Network Rail · Storm Boelo

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