Highland Main Line running Inverness-Edinburgh but recovery goes on across rail network
ScotRail have issued their latest advisory note following Storm Éowyn
“We are sorry to any customers who have been disrupted by the ongoing impact of Storm Éowyn on rail services,” they released within the last hour.
“Work continues today (Sunday) to recover the railway from the very significant damage caused by the storm.
“Network Rail, which owns and maintains the railway infrastructure, has teams out checking routes for damage and carrying out repair work.
“Since the storm began on Friday, Network Rail has reported around 500 individual incidents across the network, including 120 fallen trees on the railway.
“Once Network Rail gives us the green light to reopen a route, we will get services back up and running as quickly as possible on that line.”
The following routes are currently operating services:
Edinburgh – Aberdeen
Edinburgh – Leven
Edinburgh – Bathgate
Edinburgh – Queen Street (via Falkirk High)
Glasgow – Paisley Gilmour Street
Glasgow - Kilmarnock
Perth – Inverness
Edinburgh – Inverness
Edinburgh – Glenrothes (via Cowdenbeath)
Edinburgh – North Berwick
Edinburgh – Tweedbank
Perth – Aberdeen
Inverness – Kyle
Inverness – Wick
Aberdeen – Inverness
Crianlarich – Oban
Fort William – Crianlarich
Fort William – Mallaig
“Network Rail hopes to reopen more routes this evening and first thing tomorrow morning after further repair works have been carried out, but there will be disruption into Monday.
“Anyone who is unable to use their tickets, or has made alternative arrangements, is entitled to a full refund on their unused train tickets, with no admin charge.
“Alternatively, tickets already purchased can be used up to and including Friday, 31 January 2025. Customers should visit ScotRail.co.uk for details of how to claim a refund.
“Please check the ScotRail website and app for the most up-to-date information when planning your travel.”