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09 Oct 2023 | 02:55 PM UTC

UK: Flooding-related rail disruptions continue nationwide Oct. 9

Rail disruptions ongoing across Scotland as of afternoon Oct. 9 due to recent flooding.

Warning

Event

Rail disruptions continue across Scotland as of the afternoon of Oct. 9 as a result of lingering flooding across the eastern Highlands. ScotRail, the Scottish regional and commuter rail operator, reports ongoing delays of up to six hours between Edinburgh and Inverness, Glasgow and Inverness, and Glasgow and Aberdeen. Additionally, all trains between Inverness and Perth scheduled for Oct. 9 are canceled.

Delays will likely continue into the morning of Oct. 10. Knock-on rail disruptions are possible across Scotland.

Advice

Reconfirm all rail travel near Perth or through the Highlands. Be prepared for potential rail delays. Monitor official sources for flooding and disruption updates.

Resources

Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA): Flood Updates

ScotRail