Rail passengers warned of disruption as storms Austen and Boelo hit Scotland
Speed restrictions will be in place on parts of the network from Friday, with yellow weather warnings covering Glasgow through to Sunday night.
A train approaching Glasgow Central. File photo. · Photograph: Thomas Nugent (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Rail passengers in Glasgow are being urged to check their journeys before travelling, as two storms bring heavy rain and strong winds this weekend.
A yellow rain warning covers parts of Scotland, including Glasgow, on Friday as Storm Austen moves across the UK. A second yellow warning for the whole of mainland Scotland runs from 6pm on Saturday to 9pm on Sunday as Storm Boelo arrives.
Network Rail and ScotRail say trains will run at reduced speeds in areas expected to get the heaviest rain on Friday, with further speed restrictions likely over the weekend.
Network Rail Scotland's Craig Gorman said teams would do everything possible to keep people moving where it is safe. ScotRail's Mark Ilderton said staff would work around the clock and urged customers to check the ScotRail app or website before setting off.