Travel disruption continues amid 'very significant' damage after Storm Eowyn

ScotRail said that works are continuing to recover the railway from 'very significant damage' following Storm Eowyn.

Storm Eowyn disruption continues after 500 rail incidents cause ‘significant’ damageNetwork Rail

Travel disruption is set to continue days after Storm Eowyn battered the country with hurricane-force winds, causing 500 incidents across rail services.

ScotRail said that works are continuing to recover the railway from “very significant damage” following the storm on Friday.

Network Rail reported around 500 individual incidents across the network, including over 120 trees on tracks, damaged overhead wires and more.

Storm Eowyn damage to Scotland's railwayNetwork Rail

ScotRail urged customers to check their website before travelling.

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, January 31, 2025. Customers should visit ScotRail.co.uk for details of how to claim a refund.

ScotRail confirmed services would be unable to operate services on the following routes as repairs are carried out following storm damage:

  • Kilwinning – Ayr/Largs/Ardrossan
  • Dalreoch – Balloch
  • Ayr-Stranraer
  • Paisley Canal
  • Paisley-Gourock/Wemyss Bay
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