Network Rail said that most rail services were expected to run as normal on Monday after Storm Boelo, but recommended passengers check before they travel.
Storm Boelo brought 80mph gusts and travel disruption to much of Scotland over the weekend, shortly after Storm Austen brought heavy rain to many areas on Friday.
A man, 60, was killed on Sunday by a falling tree in Dumfries and Galloway, while another two women were injured by another falling tree in Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross.
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Dalmarnock station was flooded as water submerged the tracks between the platforms on Sunday, overwhelming Network Rail water pumps for a time.
Work has already been carried out to clear fallen trees and debris from the tracks, repair damaged overhead lines and tackle flooding and power failures at locations across the network.
The recovery effort continued through Sunday evening and overnight.
Network Rail said that routes which may still experience disruption on Monday included:
- Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
- Inverness to Thurso/Wick
- Glasgow Queen Street to Fort William/Oban
- Ayr to Stranraer
Gary Hopkirk, route director at Network Rail Scotland, said: “It’s been a really challenging weekend for Scotland’s Railway and particularly for the teams who’ve been out in some very difficult conditions responding to whatever the weather has thrown at us. Our focus throughout has been on keeping people safe and trains moving wherever possible.
“Now the worst of the weather has passed, our attention is on getting the railway back to normal. We’ll be working as quickly as we can, but we won’t compromise on safety. We know disruption is frustrating and we really appreciate the patience people have shown this weekend while our teams do everything they can to get everyone moving again.”
Mark Ilderton, ScotRail service delivery director, said: “Thanks to the tireless efforts of Scotland’s Railway’s engineers and staff, the vast majority of routes impacted by Storm Boelo will be open on Monday, with services running from the start of service across much of the country.
“The scale of the operation is significant, with teams working around the clock to clear fallen trees, repair damaged overhead power lines and other railway infrastructure and carry out essential safety inspections.
“While good progress is being made, there are still a small number of routes where work will continue into Monday morning. We’re working closely with Network Rail to get these reopened as quickly as possible, but our priority remains the safety of our customers and staff, and trains will only resume when it is safe to do so.
“We’re grateful to customers for their continued patience and understanding and would encourage everyone to check their journey on the ScotRail app or website before travelling for the latest information.”
