Extensive road closures could be expected in parts of the UK due to risks of fast-flowing or deep floodwater, with some other modes of travel also facing disruption – though currently, most bus, rail and airline services are reportedly running as normal.warning accompanying Storm Babet comes into effect for the regions of Central, Tayside and Fife and Grampian in Scotland, from 6pm on Thursday until midday on Friday.
Yellow severe weather warnings for strong winds and heavy rain have been issued through to Saturday for Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern and eastern England. It added that services between Glasgow Queen Street and Aberdeen / Inverness, and between Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen / Inverness would also be affected, while delays or cancellations could occur on other services across the network due to “precautionary speed restrictions”.ScotRail website
A statement from Network Rail, who own most of the UK’s rail network, said: “We are closely monitoring the potential impact Storm Babet will have on the rail network, using our specialist forecasting.