Glasgow-Edinburgh passengers face rail chaos as Storm Floris object disrupts services
A polythene sheet has become caught on overhead wires at around 5.07pm on Monday August 4.
Taking to X, Network Rail Scotland said the object has meant the Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh service has had to be halted while they deal with the issue.
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Their statement on social media read: "A large polythene sheet is caught on the overhead wires near Bishopbriggs, meaning trains can't run from Glasgow Queen Street towards Edinburgh or Stirling.
"Trains heading towards Glasgow can pass with caution. Staff on site inspecting the issue."
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LNER services had stopped at Newcastle after it was advised it may be unsafe to travel further up the east coast.
Scotrail have also warned travellers to expect disruption from the storm into Tuesday August 5.
In a post on X, they shared: "Storm Floris continues to bring very strong and disruptive winds across Scotland, with an amber Met Office warning in place until 23:00 across Glasgow, Edinburgh, and all areas north of the Central Belt area. A further yellow warning is in place across all other areas of Scotland, until the end of today.
"The damage caused by the storm has been extensive, including trees falling onto overhead wires and tracks. Network Rail will soon begin work to recover the railway, as a number of routes will need to be inspected once the storm has passed and then repair work carried out.
"While some checks will be carried out later tonight, further inspections will be needed during daylight hours, which will cause disruption to services on some routes on Tuesday morning.
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"Customers planning to travel on Tuesday should check their journey before travelling using the ScotRail app, website and our http://journeycheck.com/scotrail page.
"ScotRail tickets dated Monday, 4 August, will be valid for travel on our services tomorrow, Tuesday, 5 August.
"If you've been unable to use your ticket due to #StormFloris, you can request a full refund using our refund request form."
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