Storm Isha: Helensburgh train services still suspended

We previously reported all train services in Scotland were suspended from 7pm yesterday evening, with ScotRail confirming there would be no rush-hour trains on Monday morning due to the extreme weather.

Now, ScotRail has confirmed some lines have started to reopen, but all routes to Helensburgh and beyond remain closed.

The railway has been shut at Glasgow Queen Street's low level station after a nearby building's boundary wall and fence collapsed on to the line, with work now ongoing to remove sections of fence still hanging precariously above the track.

The huge crane that’ll clear the wall and fencing that’s in a precarious position above the tracks at Glasgow Queen Street low-level has arrived. Working to get this shifted as quickly as we can. @ScotRail @transcotland #StormIsha
https://t.co/xR6aaMtvz8 pic.twitter.com/rucXPnaWE5

— Network Rail Scotland (@NetworkRailSCOT) January 22, 2024

Network Rail has also revealed that the West Highland line via Helensburgh Upper has been blocked by huge fallen trees at Arrochar and Tarbet station.

Our West Highland Line patrol loco has reached Arrochar & Tarbet, where it's been met by these huge fallen trees. They've cleared what they can to move forward, and colleagues have arrived by road to deal with the rest. #StormIsha @ScotRail @GBRailfreight @transcotland pic.twitter.com/fpREwTZ9oS

— Network Rail Scotland (@NetworkRailSCOT) January 22, 2024

Up-to-date travel information is available at the ScotRail page at JourneyCheck.com and the ScotRail feed on X (formerly Twitter), where the company's social media team are updating travellers as stretches of line reopen.

Customers are advised to check their journey before travelling.