MORE than 480 separate incidents were recorded across Scotland’s railway during Storm Amy.
The Highlands, Aberdeenshire, and Perthshire were among the worst affected, with wind gusts reaching up to 96mph in some areas.
Network Rail deployed 550 staff across affected routes, with 40,000 combined hours being worked to inspect, repair, and reopen lines as teams worked ‘around-the-clock’ in ‘extremely challenging’ conditions.
Ross Moran, route director for Network Rail Scotland, said, “Storm Amy was a significant weather event that created some real challenges. From the first reports of damage on Friday night to the final inspections on Monday, our teams worked tirelessly to get the railway back up and running safely and as quickly as possible.
“Everyone played their part including engineers on the ground, control room staff and our partners at ScotRail and other operators. Teamwork across Scotland’s railway was absolutely essential as we responded to the storm’s impacts.
“We’re hugely grateful to passengers for their patience and understanding while we worked to restore the network. We know how frustrating disruption can be and we appreciated the public’s support throughout.”
