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Rail services will be limited once again in Scotland as the RMT union stages further strike action across Britain.

The A890 will close overnight as Network Rail undertake essential maintenance at Strathcarron level crossing on the Kyle of Lochalsh line.

Yellow weather warnings have been issued for high winds and heavy rain on Friday 30 September.

Passengers should only travel if ‘absolutely necessary’ on coordinated rail strike days taking place on 1, 5 and 8 October.

Rail passengers should plan ahead and only travel by train if absolutely necessary on Saturday 1, Wednesday 5 and Saturday 8 October during national strike action.  

Passengers should only travel if ‘absolutely necessary’ on coordinated rail strike days taking place on 1, 5 and 8 October.

As a result of coordinated industrial action starting this Saturday (1 October), Network Rail is warning passengers on its Western route – which covers the railway and towns and communities between Penzance and London Paddington – to expect extremely limited train services, only travel by train if absolutely necessary and plan ahead and check when their last train will depart.

Passengers intending to use the Northern City Line between Finsbury Park and Moorgate on Sunday 9 October are asked to plan ahead and check before they travel as work is taking place to further test digital signalling on the route.