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Network Rail Scotland said it was aware of a loss of power to the overhead lines between Bishopton and Paisley, as well as Newton and Motherwell, at around 2.30pm on Monday. Teams of engineers have been deployed to both sites to assess the situation. On the line between Bishopton and Paisley, the rail operator stated that it has been confirmed that the loss of power was due to damage caused by trees. This is affecting services running on the Inverclyde lines. READ NEXT: LIVE updates as all Glasgow trains off during Storm Floris A statement posted to Network Rail Scotland's X [formerly Twitter] account reads: "We've lost power to the overhead lines between Bishopton and Paisley. "This is affecting services on the Inverclyde lines. It's confirmed that the loss of power is due to damage caused by trees. "Our overhead line team are on their way to assess the situation." 🚧 We've lost power to the overhead lines between Bishopton and Paisley. This is affecting services on the Inverclyde lines. Engineers are on their way and we'll keep you updated as we know more. @Scotrail #StormFloris — Network Rail Scotland (@NetworkRailSCOT) August 4, 2025 Meanwhile, the issue between Newton and Motherwell is located on the West Coast Main Line. READ NEXT: 18 flights to and from Glasgow cancelled amid Storm Floris This is impacting all services travelling through the area. A Network Rail Scotland spokesperson commented: "There's a loss of power to the overhead lines between Newton and Motherwell on the West Coast Main Line. "This is affecting services through this area. We'll share updates as soon as we have them." There's a loss of power to the overhead lines between Newton and Motherwell on the West Coast Main Line. This is affecting services through this area. We'll share updates as soon as we have them. #StormFloris @scotrail | @AvantiWestCoast | @TPExpressTrain — Network Rail Scotland (@NetworkRailSCOT) August 4, 2025 It comes as Storm Floris continues to batter Scotland. An amber weather warning for wind was issued by the Met Office on Sunday. Storm Floris is expected to bring severe and unseasonably strong winds as well as heavy rain from 10am until 10pm.
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Multiple fires reported across heathland in Studland
Multiple fires have been reported on heathland in and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said it was receiving a "high number of calls relating to fires in the open across the Studland area".Areas affected include Newton Heath, Middlebere Heath, Decoy Heath and fire service is urging anyone who sees an incident not in these locations to dial 999. Crews from 19 stations are responding to the various incidents.A spokesperson said: "We want to reassure everyone that we are in attendance and firefighters are working hard to extinguish the fires." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
All flights grounded at multiple major UK airports over ‘radar failure' as holidaymakers are left ‘stranded'
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