'We're prepared to clear snow' ❄🌨
But temperatures are set to drop further across the country on Wednesday.
Yesterday, Network Rail held an extreme weather teleconference with infrastructure teams and train operators to discuss proactive measures to take to keep trains moving.Some defective heating strips are being repaired and employees will be patrolling tunnels overnight, removing icicles which could damage trains.Meanwhile, a locomotive with a mini snowplough attached will leave Inverness first thing on Wednesday, ahead of ScotRail’s 5.36am service to Glasgow Queen Street.
"Working with @ScotRail, we’re readying all stations for the cold too, with grit and de-icer being used to keep you safe, though you should still take care while you’re out and about." /1 🥶 Cold air moving down from the Arctic will arrive in Scotland tomorrow and will last for around a week.
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