Train services across Scotland will be impacted this weekend as Storm Boelo brings strong winds and heavy rain across the country. The storm is expected to affect large parts of Scotland from today, Saturday, 24 October, through to Sunday, 25 October, with wind gusts of more than 60mph widely forecast and potentially reaching 80mph in some areas. With heavy rainfall also expected, Network Rail has confirmed that a number of routes will close as a precaution, while speed restrictions will be introduced across much of Scotland's Railway to keep customers and staff safe. The following line closures are planned: • Glasgow Central – Ayr will close between Kilwinning and Ayr from 21.00 on Saturday, 24 October. - After 2100, a ½ hourly shuttle service will operate between Glasgow Central and Kilwinning in both directions. • Glasgow Queen Street – Oban / Mallaig will close between Fort William and Mallaig and between Crianlarich and Oban from around 22.00 on Saturday, 24 October. • Inverness – Kyle of Lochalsh will close between Kyle of Lochalsh and Achnashellach from the start of service on Sunday, 25 October. • Inverness – Wick / Thurso will close between Helmsdale and Wick / Thurso from the start of service on Sunday, 25 October. Before services can resume on impacted routes, Network Rail will need to carry out safety inspections to check for flooding, fallen trees, debris, and any damage caused by the storm. In addition to the line closures, reduced speed restrictions are expected across much of the network from late Saturday night and throughout Sunday, with the potential for restrictions to remain in place on the Far North Line between Inverness and Wick / Thurso into Monday morning. These restrictions mean trains will operate at lower speeds than normal, resulting in longer journey times, delays, and possible cancellations. Please check your journey before travelling, allow extra time, and consider alternative arrangements where possible. Customers are asked to make sure they have the latest version of the ScotRail app from Google Play and Apple App Store, which was released yesterday (Friday, 23 October), so they can check their journey on the app, website, and on ScotRail’s social media channels. Customers holding tickets for travel on Saturday, 24 October or Sunday, 25 October may travel on any service on Saturday, 24 October. Alternatively, they may use their ticket once routes reopen following the storm, including on Monday, 26 October.

⚠️ #StormBoelo - An Amber warning for wind will be in place across Scotland from 21:00 this evening until 21:00 tomorrow. Please take extra care if you're going to be out in these conditions.

⚠️ Live by the railway? We're asking anyone with garden items such as tents, trampolines or furniture, to secure them ahead of the arrival of #StormBoelo so that they don't blow onto the tracks and interfere with lineside equipment or block the railway.

#StormBoelo update from @NetworkRailSCOT 👇

🌨️🌬️ Scotland will see severe weather this weekend (24-25 Oct) as #StormBoelo brings widespread 60mph winds, with gusts reaching 80mph in some areas. 🔎 Please check your full journey on our app or website before you set off, and allow extra time for travel.

Hello, ^Paul here with you this afternoon. 👋 Latest on #StormBoelo 🌬️👇 weather.metoffice.gov.uk/war…

🍃 🌧️ Lineside neighbour? Please secure your garden furniture and trampolines to avoid them blocking tracks and disrupting services. Thank you. #StromBoelo

🚌 Glasgow Station Bus Link update for start of service Monday, 26 October until end of service Thursday, 29 October. Due to work taking place, part of West George St will be closed and the station bus link will be unable to cover Queen St. Stops for Central and Buchanan Bus Station are not affected and will be served as normal. Please plan ahead.