PASSENGERS using public transport in Inverclyde are being urged to check before they travel as services recover from the high winds brought by Storm Isha overnight.
According to the Met Office, gusts of up to 75mph were recorded in the area in the early hours of this morning.
A yellow weather warning is due to remain in place until 12pm on Wednesday.
ScotRail services across Scotland have been cancelled since 7pm yesterday, with no rush hour trains running this morning.
Rail bosses say all lines must be inspected for debris, fallen trees and damage to overhead power lines before services can resume.
/1 06:00 Jan 22. Morning. It's been a difficult night for all our teams across Scotland and in the control room. No passenger or freight trains will run in Scotland until we inspect rail routes and repair damage #StormIsla has caused. This is to keep you, and our people safe.
— Network Rail Scotland (@NetworkRailSCOT) January 22, 2024
Network Rail Scotland said: “Given the number of issues dealt with last night, and damage to infrastructure we already know of, such as fallen trees, and overhead wire damage in at least 20 separate locations, reopening Scotland’s Railway is going to be a challenge.
“We’ll keep you updated on progress.”
Some ferry services in Inverclyde have resumed this morning after being suspended yesterday evening.
Western Ferries’ sailings returned to timetable from 6.45am, with CalMac’s Gourock-Dunoon route being served by one vessel since around 6am.
The latter will be reviewed at 10am as the ferry operator seeks to return to a two-vessel service.
SERVICE STATUS MONDAY 22 JANUARY 06.45
— Western Ferries (@Western_Ferries) January 22, 2024
Our service has returned to timetable.
However, we strongly recommend you check our website at https://t.co/r0S4zjMIIA for our status before you travel.
We apologise for our break in service and apologise for any inconvenience caused. pic.twitter.com/HmVvCck2Ov
CalMac’s Gourock-Kilcreggan service remains suspended and will be reviewed at 12pm.
McGill’s Buses says most of its services are running as normal, with the exception of some diverted routes.
The 1/1A cannot currently serve Quarriers Village, with the 330A missing out Maple Road.
The 532 is also diverted and cannot serve Glenhuntly for the time being.
Passengers are encouraged to check the McGill’s app for live departure times.
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