Trains to stop at midday on key Scottish lines amid Storm Floris
An amber weather warning is in place for the majority of Scotland between 10am and 10pm on Monday.
Network Rail announced on Sunday afternoon that it would be taking measures to keep passengers safe amid the bad weather.
The following train lines will not operate after midday on Monday:
Edinburgh – Fife/Perth/Dundee
Perth – Dundee/Aberdeen/Inverness
Dunblane - Perth
Inverness – Aberdeen/Wick/Thurso/Kyle of Lochalsh
West Highland Line (Helensburgh Upper – Oban, Fort William and Mallaig)
Ross Moran, Network Rail Scotland route director, said: 'With the severity of Storm Floris becoming clear, our priority is the safety of our passengers and colleagues. That is why we've taken the decision to close some parts of Scotland's railway early on Monday as the worst of the conditions hit the country.
'Our engineers will also need to thoroughly inspect the network for any damage before we reopen the lines and restart train services on Tuesday morning.
'Weather specialists, based in our control room, will monitor conditions closely throughout the storm, and our teams on the ground will be ready to deal with any issues caused by the weather as quickly as possible. We appreciate passengers' patience while we get through this unprecedented summer storm.'
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Mark Ilderton, ScotRail service delivery director, added: 'The Met Office amber weather warnings for very high winds across the country will impact rail services on Monday.
'We recognise the impact that the withdrawal and alteration of train services will have on customers, but our first priority is always to ensure the safety of staff and passengers – and this is a necessary step to ensure everyone's safety.
'We will update our website, mobile app, and social media feeds with the latest travel advice, and customers should check their journey before travelling.'
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