Network Rail has warned that some trains may not run until Sunday at the earliest as Storm Babet continues to sweep through the country.
In an update online, the train operator said: “We’ve seen exceptional rainfall and winds during Storm Babet, particularly in central and northeast Scotland.
“This means it’s going to take longer than expected for us to inspect routes for damage.
“It’s likely that some routes may not reopen until Sunday morning. More soon.”
We've seen exceptional rainfall and winds during #StormBabet, particularly in central and northeast Scotland. This means it's going to take longer than expected for us to inspect routes for damage.
It's likely that some routes may not reopen until Sunday morning. More soon.
— Network Rail Scotland (@NetworkRailSCOT) October 20, 2023
Meanwhile Scotrail confirmed there will be no trains or replacement bus services on the Aberdeen & Elgin routes, Edinburgh & Aberdeen via Fife, Dunblane & Perth, Perth & Aviemore, and all Fife circle service.
Until early on Sat, 21 Oct, there will be no trains or replacement buses on the routes below:
⛔Aberdeen & Elgin
⛔Edinburgh & Aberdeen via Fife
⛔Dunblane & Perth
⛔Perth & Aviemore
⛔All Fife Circle services #StormBabet pic.twitter.com/lDywgWgJXs— ScotRail (@ScotRail) October 20, 2023
Earlier this week Scotrail announced hundreds of services would be suspended while the storm passed through the country.
The operator has been highlighting some of the issues and damage on routes.
We've already had four separate issues this morning caused by trees being blown over in high winds. Check your journey before travelling today, services remain suspended on many routes for safety reasons. #StormBabet pic.twitter.com/w8t93jK7hV
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) October 20, 2023