Flood water flows through station like a RIVER as Scots urged not to …
THIS is the shocking scene from a railway station where water flows like a RIVER over the tracks as Scots continue to face ‘life-threatening’ weather conditions.
Bowling train station on the Glasgow[1] to Dalmuir and Balloch line was closed earlier today after the Met Office issued an Amber weather warning for extreme rain and flooding.
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Shocking footage shows the flood water flow through Bowling station like a river
Our shocking footage shows the growing flood water[2] fill the tracks as it races through the station like a river.
Network Rail shared a picture of floodwater earlier.
The railway firm said: “We took the proactive decision to close the line, given the extreme rainfall we’re seeing in this area today.”
Elsewhere, ScotRail[3] bosses warned there would be disruption on their network following flooding on the railway at Branchton in Inverclyde.
The rail operators said they have now suspended services between Glasgow Central and Wemyss Bay.
They added: “The floodwater has now risen above the rails at Branchton.”
The West Highland Line from Glasgow to Fort William has also been suspended.
There are also no trains or replacement buses at all on these lines:
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Mallaig/Fort William/Oban – Glasgow
Helensburgh Central/Balloch – Dalmuir
Perth – Inverness
It comes as Scots have been asked to consider if their journeys are “really necessary” after a total of 21 flood warnings and a further 15 flood alerts have been issued as extreme weather grips[4] in the nation.
The Met Office[5] says three weeks worth of torrential rain, over seven inches (180mm), is predicted to fall by the end of today.
The Amber warning came into force at 3am on Saturday and continues until 6am on Sunday.
A yellow warning for rain remains in place for large parts of central and northern Scotland[6] throughout Saturday until early on Sunday morning.
A statement from the Met Office said: “Heavy and persistent rain this weekend may cause flooding and disruption across parts of Scotland.
“Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings. Fast-flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life
“Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible. Spray and flooding is likely to lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
“Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads. Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses”.
The A85 at Dalmelly and between Lochawe and Taynuilt is closed in both directions due to a landslip and flooding.
The A83 between Arrochar, Tarbet and Inverary is closed due to multiple landslips.
The A815 between Dunoon and the A83 is also closed.
The A816 road has been closed between Lochgilphead and Oban closing off the communities with no diversion in place.
The Scottish Government’s resilience room officials met on Friday to discuss the weather[7] event.
Transport minister Fiona Hyslop said: “It’s important people plan their journeys before they set off.
“Motorists should make sure their routes are available, follow the travel[8] advice from Police Scotland and drive in accordance with the conditions.
“If you are planning to travel by train, ferry or plane, please check with your operators to see if the conditions are having any impact on your services.”
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- ^ ScotRail (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
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- ^ Met Office (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
- ^ Scotland (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
- ^ weather (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
- ^ travel (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
- ^ [email protected] (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)