LONDON, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) — Across Scotland, 95 percent of the railway network affected by Storm Floris on Monday has now been reopened, Route Director Ross Moran at Network Rail Scotland confirmed on Tuesday.
More than 120 incidents and over 100 fallen trees were reported across Scotland’s railway network in the past 24 hours, Moran said on social media X.
Efforts are still ongoing to restore services on the three lines most severely affected by the storm: Inverness to Aberdeen, the Far North Line, and the Kyle of Lochalsh Line.
Britain’s Met Office issued amber and yellow wind warnings on Monday as Storm Floris barrels across the north of the country, bringing dangerous winds and heavy rain to millions of residents.
Authorities have advised residents in affected areas to remain indoors where possible, secure loose outdoor items, and monitor official weather updates throughout the day.
Storm Floris is the sixth named storm of the Britain’s 2024/2025 storm season, arriving during what is typically a quieter summer period. Millions were reportedly affected by the storm’s impacts.
