Storm Isha Scotland RECAP: 84-year-old man dies | Scotrail services suspended | Met Office warnings over Storm Jocelyn
Two people have died and tens of thousands of homes remain without power after Storm Isha battered the UK with gusts of up to 99mph.
Transport services largely recovered on Monday though some roads remained closed and rail lines blocked, while dozens of schools were shut.
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Hide AdScotRail services across Scotland will be suspended from 7pm on Tuesday as Storm Jocelyn hits the UK and there will be no rush hour services the following morning, the railway operator has said.
This is how the day unfolded.
Key Events
- An 84-year-old man has died after the car he was a passenger in crashed into a fallen tree in Grangemouth
- Scotrail services suspended ahead of Storm Jocelyn sparking major disruption
- A Yellow Weather Warning is in place for Scotland until Wednesday.
Network Rail said it expects train services in Scotland to remain suspended until around noon after “a wild night”.
A spokesman said: “The railway has recovered quickly this morning following Storm Isha with trees and debris cleared across routes in England and Wales, and route proving trains reporting lines clear.
“Passenger and freight services have restarted and a good service is expected in most areas. Passengers should still check before they head out for the latest travel news on trains operators’ websites.
“The exception is Scotland where we do not expect to be able to restart services until around midday with dozens of lines shut due to fallen trees and flooding.
“Hundreds of engineers are already out, armed with chainsaws and cherry pickers to remove and repair. Once done, route proving trains will be dispatched before passenger services can restart.
“It’s been a wild night, but passengers and railway staff have been kept safe and we will work tirelessly to get the railway back on its feet as quickly as we can.”
Warning from The Met Office:
Strong winds associated with Storm Isha are likely to bring some disruption to travel and utilities across the UK on Sunday and Monday.
What to Expect
- Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
- Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
- Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
- Some roads and bridges may close
- Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
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