Railway services are returning to normal this morning after a weekend of high winds brought by Storm Amy.

Trains in England and Wales are no longer disrupted although some lines were blocked by fallen trees for a time, but no services are expected to run today north of Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalsh, Wick or Thurso.

The Mallaig and Oban lines in the western Highlands have reopened, but there is some disruption on these routes.

More than 80 trees fell on overhead lines or blocked the track, and Network Rail engineers have been working all night to repair the damage.

ScotRail service delivery director Mark Ilderton said: ‘We're very pleased that the vast majority of services are now operating. Storm Amy was even more severe than forecast with winds of up to 100 miles per hour in some parts of Scotland.

‘This led to very challenging conditions for the rail network, and working with Network Rail, we took the responsible decision to withdraw train services in many parts of the country where weather conditions were most severe.

‘We understand the effect this has on customers, but this was a necessary step to ensure the safety of passengers and staff, which is always our first priority.’

Network Rail route director for Scotland Ross Moran added: ‘Storm Amy really left its mark on Scotland’s railway. With more than 420 incidents, including fallen trees and debris across the tracks, the scale of the recovery effort been immense.

‘Our teams have worked tirelessly, day and night, to clear routes and carry out essential repairs. Thanks to their dedication, we’ve made real progress but there’s still more to do. We understand how disruptive this has been for passengers, and we’re extremely grateful for everyone’s patience and understanding. Rest assured, we’re continuing the hard work to fully restore the network and appreciate your support as we get there.’

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