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Clean-up of 'significant' storm damage begins Storm Éowyn: Travel and power problems continue
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Weather forecast after Storm ÉowynWeather forecast after Storm Éowyn
Travel services remain severely disrupted and more than 60,000 customers are still without power as Scotland recovers from Storm Éowyn. Travel services remain severely disrupted with trains and ferries suspended and roads closed as Scotland recovers from Storm Éowyn.
A number of major roads are closed and most train services remain suspended until at least 12:00. More than 60,000 customers are still without power and Police Scotland said they have responded to almost 1,900 weather-related incidents across the country.
One person was seriously hurt in a single vehicle collision in Mauchline, East Ayrshire at about 07:10 on Friday, while another was injured when a van was struck by a falling tree in Glasgow at about 09:00. First Minister John Swinney said the clean-up operation would "take some time", and appealed to the public for "patience" while works are carried out.
Police Scotland said they have responded to almost 1,900 weather-related incidents across the country. One person was seriously hurt in a single vehicle collision in Mauchline, East Ayrshire on Friday, while another was injured when a van was struck by a falling tree in Glasgow.
A red weather warning for areas of central, southern and western Scotland expired at 17:00 on Friday but an amber wind alert remained into Saturday in northern Scotland.
A red weather warning for areas of central, southern and western Scotland expired at 17:00 on Friday but an amber wind alert remained overnight in northern Scotland. The storm has now largely moved away, leaving behind a trail of damage and disruption.
The storm has now largely moved away from Scotland, leaving behind a trail of damage and disruption.
On Saturday morning, 67,000 customers were still without power according to the latest figures from power suppliers.On Saturday morning, 67,000 customers were still without power according to the latest figures from power suppliers.
Major disruption 'Extensive damage' to railways
A number of major routes and services also remained closed: Network Rail Scotland said services on some lines have resumed after tracks were cleared but that the "vast majority" of lines remain closed.
The M80 is closed both ways in Stirling between J9, the Bannockburn turning, and J8, the M876 interchange. Inspections are being carried out on tracks and stations across the country, including with the help of a helicopter.
The M898 is closed heading North from the M8 at J30 to J1, the Erskine turning in Renfrewshire because of a fallen tree. Network Rail Scotland said 400 incidents of damage on Scotland's railways had been found since the storm passed, including more than 120 trees and other debris being found on tracks, with work ongoing to clear lines.
In East Ayrshire a fallen tree has blocked the A70 from Coalhall to Cumnock. National rail operator ScotRail said "extensive damage" had been done to overhead lines in some areas, which they said would need to be repaired before trains could resume safely.
ScotRail services are expected to gradually start running from 12:00. This included four areas of overhead wire damage south of Carstairs on the West Coast Main Line, with engineers assessing the damage.
There is currently no service on Avanti West Coast between Preston and Glasgow Central, or between Preston and Edinburgh Waverley. The Kilwinning to Largs andArdrossan route will also remain closed on Saturday after an overhead line mast was brought down by a fallen tree.
The east coast line is open, but significant delays are expected. Joanne Maguire, ScotRail managing director, warned that disruption would continue "throughout the weekend at least", and advised travellers to check the ScotRail website or app before making travel plans.
Ferry vessels and ports are being inspected for damage and services are resuming. Road and ferry disruption
Ferry passengers should check for any restrictions on local access roads before setting off. Most trunk roads that were closed as a result of the storm have reopened, though Transport Scotland has warned that local roads may still be flooded or closed.
Celtic's match against Dundee has been called off. Bus services have also been disrupted, with travellers advised to check with operators before travelling.
A statement said the stadium at Parkhead had been damaged on Friday and they had been advised that they could not proceed with the game. Ferry operators have announced continuing disruption over the weekend.
The rearranged fixture will take place on 5 February at 19:45. CalMac said storm damage has caused all services on its Kennacraig, Port Askaig and Port Ellen route and Oban, Colonsay, Port Askaig and Kennacraig route to be cancelled on Saturday.
All sailings between Gourock and Dunoon are cancelled on Saturday and Sunday, with a replacement shuttle bus being provided.
Meanwhile a number of other CalMac services face disruption or possible disruption and replacement timetables have been issued for a number of routes, with further information being available on the CalMac website.
'Picking up the pieces''Picking up the pieces'
Three yellow weather warnings, external remain in place in Scotland: Two yellow weather warnings, external remain in place in Scotland:
An ice and snow warning over most of the mainland from 18:00 on Saturday until 10:00 on Sunday.An ice and snow warning over most of the mainland from 18:00 on Saturday until 10:00 on Sunday.
A wind warning for the far north-west coast and Western Isles from 18:00 on Saturday until 10:00 on Sunday.A wind warning for the far north-west coast and Western Isles from 18:00 on Saturday until 10:00 on Sunday.
A wind warning for part of Caithness, all of Orkney and southern Shetland until 15:00 on Saturday.
Speaking on the BBC's Good Morning Scotland programme, Jim Dale, senior meteorologist at British Weather Services, said it was one of the most significant storms of his 40 year career.Speaking on the BBC's Good Morning Scotland programme, Jim Dale, senior meteorologist at British Weather Services, said it was one of the most significant storms of his 40 year career.
"People will recognise this in terms of the damage that has been done. One thankful thing, and I'll try to be positive about storms, is that there is only sadly one death in the Republic of Ireland," he said."People will recognise this in terms of the damage that has been done. One thankful thing, and I'll try to be positive about storms, is that there is only sadly one death in the Republic of Ireland," he said.
"But you can imagine if there had been no warnings, if people hadn't heeded those warnings – red and amber as they were – then the casualty list would have been far, far higher."But you can imagine if there had been no warnings, if people hadn't heeded those warnings – red and amber as they were – then the casualty list would have been far, far higher.
"The storm was well forecasted so it wasn't like it came out of the blue like some storms do so I think people handled it reasonably well," he said."The storm was well forecasted so it wasn't like it came out of the blue like some storms do so I think people handled it reasonably well," he said.
Mr Dale said the storm is now heading towards Norway, leaving behind wintry conditions over much of Scotland.Mr Dale said the storm is now heading towards Norway, leaving behind wintry conditions over much of Scotland.
"There is snow across much of the high ground and even some of the lower ground."There is snow across much of the high ground and even some of the lower ground.
"So it's a case of picking up the pieces literally today and some of those without electric may be taking a bit more time to get that one back but that's the sort of normality. There is a lot of work to be done after the storm, not just while it's going on," he said."So it's a case of picking up the pieces literally today and some of those without electric may be taking a bit more time to get that one back but that's the sort of normality. There is a lot of work to be done after the storm, not just while it's going on," he said.
CalMac says its ferries will not operate before 10:00CalMac says its ferries will not operate before 10:00
Scotrail said 400 individual incidents had been reported across the network. These include multiple trees on tracks, damaged overhead wires, power supply failures, other objects on the line and more.
By 12:00 on Saturday they had re-opened some lines, including Perth to Inverness, Inverness to Elgin, Inverness to Aberdeen, Dundee to Aberdeen, Perth to Dundee, Edinburgh to Tweedbank and Edinburgh to Dunbar
However, the vast majority of routes remain closed, A statement said "significant disruption will continue for the rest of today and into Sunday."
ScotRail customer operations director Phil Campbell said: "Our key message to customers is before setting off, please check online, on social media or the website and there you'll find the most up to date information."
Work on restoring power
A gust of 100.7mph was officially recorded at Drumalbin in South Lanarkshire on Friday afternoon, while another of gust of 102mph was reported on the Tay Road Bridge.A gust of 100.7mph was officially recorded at Drumalbin in South Lanarkshire on Friday afternoon, while another of gust of 102mph was reported on the Tay Road Bridge.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, First Minister John Swinney asked for "patience" while the work to restore services affected by the storm was carried out. In a post on X, John Swinney asked for "patience" while the work to restore services affected by the storm was carried out.
"After the significant impact of Storm Éowyn, work is underway to restore power supplies and transport networks," he said."After the significant impact of Storm Éowyn, work is underway to restore power supplies and transport networks," he said.
"It will take some time to complete and I appeal for the patience of the public."It will take some time to complete and I appeal for the patience of the public.
"Power company staff and our public servants are working at speed to restore services"."Power company staff and our public servants are working at speed to restore services".
Justice Secretary Angela Constance told BBC Scotland News "great caution" was still required from the public during the clear-up.Justice Secretary Angela Constance told BBC Scotland News "great caution" was still required from the public during the clear-up.
"If I can reiterate the advice from Police Scotland, if people need to travel they must do with great care," she said."If I can reiterate the advice from Police Scotland, if people need to travel they must do with great care," she said.
"There are still a number of incidents, blockages and diversions on the transport network and of course the less traffic there is on the transport network, that aids the recovery because that clears the way for utility companies and other operators to be getting on with the recovery operation.""There are still a number of incidents, blockages and diversions on the transport network and of course the less traffic there is on the transport network, that aids the recovery because that clears the way for utility companies and other operators to be getting on with the recovery operation."
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