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Network Rail has reopened the line in Kirkstall this afternoon (Monday, 10 February) after the railway was severely impacted by floodwater over the weekend.

Passengers are being urged to check before they travel as the railway continues to recover from Britain’s worst storm in seven years.

Ahead of work to cut back trees and vegetation on the railway between Pollokshaws and Barrhead, Network Rail is inviting local people to ‘drop-in’ to find out more about the work.

Passengers are reminded the Heart of Wessex rail line will close for seven days this weekend from Saturday 15 to Friday 21 February, as Network Rail carries out improvement works to increase reliability and performance along the route.

Severe disruption is expected across Network Rail’s Southern Region on Sunday (9 February), as Storm Ciara blows in with 80mph winds.

Work to repair the damage caused by a derailed freight wagon on the Gospel Oak to Barking line (on Thursday 23 January) is progressing well and the timescale for completion of the work is expected to be confirmed next week.

Severe disruption is expected across Network Rail Southern Region on Sunday, as Storm Ciara blows in with 80mph winds.

• As storm approaches, train companies and Network Rail agree stronger travel advice for passengers between Euston & Carlisle
• Major travel disruption is expected with 80mph winds forecast
• 50mph precautionary speed limit for trains this Sunday
• Ensuring the safety of passengers and railway staff is the priority