SCOTLAND’S railway network is open again after the country was hit with severe weather last week.
However, ScotRail bosses have this morning revealed many trains will have fewer carriages than usual during the morning rush-hour after taking a “battering” in the heavy snow.
Describing how “the Best from the East has been defeated,” the national rail provider said: “Our teams have been working day and night over the weekend to make sure the 2,800 miles of track on Scotland’s railway is clear from snow and ice, and safe to run passenger trains.
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“With a near normal service running across the country, there may be minor alterations to services throughout the day.
“You may find some trains have fewer carriages than usual. Our trains have taken a battering from the snow and freezing temperatures in recent days. We continue to remove packed snow and ice from underneath our trains, which can cause train faults.”
The following rush-hour services have, so far, been affected:
⚠️The following services will have fewer carriages today due to the recent severe weather.
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) March 5, 2018
0705 Ayr – GLC is running with 3 carriages
0717 Ayr – GLC is running with 4 carriages
0742 Largs – GLC is running with 4 carriages
⚠️The following services will have 3 carriages today due to the recent severe weather.
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) March 5, 2018
0645 Glasgow Queen Street-Edinburgh
0745 Edinburgh-Glasgow Queen Street
0845 Glasgow Queen Street-Edinburgh
ScotRail added: “All of our station car parks are open, though access may be restricted as we continue to work hard to clear away the snow.
“Please consider your options for travel to and from your local station and check your journey before travel.”
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