Network Rail engineers are continuing to work to repair damaged railway infrastructure and reopen Scotland's railway network following the disruption caused by Storm Éowyn.

Teams began inspections works on Friday evening, as the winds subsided. Locomotives were also deployed to check tracks across the country for any obstructions before passenger services could resume.

With Storm Éowyn bringing winds of up to 100mph on Friday, significant recovery work wass required to ensure safe train operation. Trees had fallen onto lines, and overhead power lines had been damaged across routes in Ayrshire, the west coast mainline, and the central belt.

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"This storm has caused extensive damage across Scotland's Railway," said Ross Moran, Network Rail Scotland route director. "Trees have been brought down onto tracks and overhead power lines, and stations and other structures have also been damaged."

"Our teams are working hard to assess the damage, inspect the railway network, and carry out vital repairs. With dozens of incidents across the country, we are committed to reintroducing services as quickly and safely as possible for our customers."