ISSUES with transport are expected as Storm Bert hits the nation this weekend.

Advice has been sent out by Network Rail to say that trains from Auchinleck towards Carlisle will be affected.

Storm Bert is expected to bring heavy rain and snow, together with strong winds throughout the weekend. 

Travel disruption will mean that trains for Carlisle will terminate at Dumfries on Saturday, November 23.

Ross Moran, route director at Network Rail Scotland, said: “Storm Bert will bring extreme weather that will impact some services in Scotland. 

“To keep passengers and colleagues safe, we need to slow trains down on several lines across the country from first thing on Saturday. 

“In the meantime, our engineers are carrying out extra checks in areas known to be at risk from the elements. We’ll have more staff than normal on duty to remove fallen trees and debris from the track, as well as to tackle frost and flooding. 

“Some journeys will take longer than normal and we advise passengers to plan ahead. We will remove speed restrictions as soon as we can and we thank passengers for their patience."

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