Friday 8 Dec 2023
Check before you travel as heavy rain expected in southwest Scotland
- Region & Route:
- Scotland’s Railway: Scotland
Rail passengers are being advised to check their journeys as speed restrictions are put in place due to extreme weather in Scotland.
Bands of heavy rain will move into the southwest of the country this evening (Friday 8 December) before turning more persistent on Saturday, with between 30-80mm expected to fall.
Speed restrictions will be put in place to help keep people safe on two sections of the route between Carlisle and Glasgow Central via Dumfries from 22:00 on Friday until 09:00 on Sunday.
This will be on two, three-mile stretches between Thornhill – Sanquhar and Auchinleck - Kilmarnock.
The integrated control room, including its specialist weather forecasters will be working alongside engineers to monitor the situation and keep trains moving.
Liam Sumpter, route director, Network Rail Scotland, said: “Speed restrictions between Carlisle and Glasgowvia Dumfries will mean journey times are slightly longer than normal this weekend.
“Our specialist weather forecasters will be monitoring conditions throughout the weekend, while our engineers are on standby to respond to any problems which occur.
“Passengers should check their journey before travelling at National Rail Enquiries or with their train operator.”
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