Storm Isha: Updates for Edinburgh

Scotland has been 'battered' by up to 100 mile per hour winds through the night, causing damage to houses, cars and infrastructure.

07:30 Monday 22nd Update:

Police Scotland advised against all but essential travel across Scotland due to the severe weather conditions and damage caused by the storm during the night. 

ScotRail are currently working with Network Rail to asses the damage caused overnight to rail infrastructure. No services will run this morning with customers being asked to use its ‘Journey Checker’ throughout today to check if their required service will run today. 
 

17:30 Sunday 21st Update:

ScotRail have now confirmed they will be suspending all rail services throughout the country from 19:00 this evening, with no rush hour services available Monday morning. 

12:30 Sunday 21st Update:

The Met Office has extended its amber wind warning to cover most of the UK ahead of Storm Isha.

Two 12-hour amber wind warnings will be in place from 6pm on Sunday until Monday morning.

A 'Danger to Life' warning is in place for the storm.

Storm Isha to batter Scotland as amber weather warning brings winds of 70mph. https://t.co/bs4OP2gW0N pic.twitter.com/0iNvVxXmIu

— STV News (@STVNews) January 19, 2024

ScotRail have decided to take action and suspend the majority of its services from 7PM tonight. They have said all ticket restrictions have been listed to allow passengers to travel on their current ticked up until January 23rd if affected by this adverse weather.