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ScotRail Confirm Cancelled Routes Amid Storm Amy - and One Affects Glasgow
Storm Amy brought gusts up to 100 mph causing school closures, transport cancellations, and event disruptions across Northern Ireland and Scotland, officials warned of ongoing risks.
- On Friday, Storm Amy prompted widespread disruption across Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland, with hundreds of schools dismissed early and transport services cancelled.
- Met Éireann and the Met Office issued warnings of heavy rain and winds up to 100mph in exposed coastal areas, with a Status Red marine warning for violent winds at sea.
- ScotRail confirmed it will close several northern lines from 6pm on Friday and impose speed restrictions on other routes from 7pm, while key bridges face closures or vehicle restrictions.
- Replacement transport will not be available and ScotRail tickets dated October 3 are valid on October 4 and 5; Mr Leonard urged Donegal residents to shelter between 4pm and 6pm and drive carefully.
- Forecasters say damaging winds, flooding and heavy rainfall will continue into the weekend with disruption possible into Sunday as Network Rail carries out safety checks.
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Trains still off after Storm Amy batters Glasgow as ScotRail services across Scotland affected
If you're heading out today then the advice is to check ahead before relying on public transport, as rail services across the board are cancelled by storm debris and flooding.
·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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