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Date: 20/01/2021

Caledonian MacBrayne has announced a string of weather-related cancellations on its Ullapool-Stornoway ferry later this week.


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Storm warning sparks ferry cancellations

Ross-shire Journal

CALMAC has announced a string of weather-related cancellations on its Ullapool-Stornoway ferry later this week.

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Tags: x Caledonian MacBrayne x Weather x Ullapool x Stornoway

DateItem
19/01/2021Community work lands award for ferry firm [Ross-shire Journal]
16/01/2021Island ferry operators say they may go under as Calmac subsidies end [The Times]
15/01/2021North-east train services cancelled as embankment damaged near Laurencekirk [Press and Journal]
12/01/2021Far North Line hit by further weather cancellations [Ross-shire Journal]
11/01/2021Highland Mainline services hit as dozens of journeys cancelled by ScotRail [Strathspey and Badenoch Herald]
11/01/2021Wick-Inverness trains suspended amid dozens of Highland cancellations over weather [John O Groat Journal]
10/01/2021'Extreme weather' to spark disruption to all trains in and out of Inverness [Inverness Courier]
30/12/2020Call to snap up catamaran for Mull ferry route [Press and Journal]
30/12/2020Row as Scots islanders demand purchase of new cut-price lifeline ferry branded 'unviable' by officials [The Herald]
16/12/2020Ardrossan, Largs and Kilwinning train line closed due to weather [Ardrossan Herald]
09/12/2020'Catastrophic' failings over Ferguson ferry 'fiasco' [BBC News]
03/12/2020CalMac wins passenger infection safety accolade [Ross-shire Journal]
26/11/2020Anger over islands ferry plan to increase charges by 300 per cent [Herald Scotland]
21/11/2020New CalMac ferries will be wider to accommodate bigger cars [Scotsman]
20/11/2020Record punctuality for Scotland's Railway despite severe weather [ScotRail]
18/11/2020High winds spark Met Office warning and ferry cancellations [Inverness Courier]
17/11/2020Rail delays expected across Highlands due to severe weather, ScotRail warns [Inverness Courier]
17/11/2020Row over pay offer to Caledonian MacBrayne ferry workers [BBC News]
08/11/2020CalMac ferry taken out of service after crew members test positive for Covid-19 [Press and Journal]
06/11/2020CalMac industrial action ballot after pay talks fail [Scotsman]
29/10/2020Jobs 'are on the line' if ferry contracts go outside of Inverclyde warns council leader [Greenock Telegraph]
28/10/2020Train speed cuts announced ahead of forecast rain [Inverness Courier]
25/10/2020Anger as Scotland's ferry fleet deemed too 'big for islands and a taxpayer burden' [The Herald]
23/10/2020Ferguson Marine bosses are taking on new staff [Greenock Telegraph]
22/10/2020Book on failed plans for north-west rail link to be focus of Ullapool Book Festival [Press and Journal]
22/10/2020Council call on CalMac to ease freight logjam [Stornoway Gazette]
21/10/2020CalMac cancels Outer Hebrides ferries as heavy rain affects north and north-east [Press and Journal]
16/10/2020Mull ferry refit to go ahead in Liverpool [The Oban Times]
06/10/2020Stonehaven rail crash and Covid pandemic contribute to spike in cancelled operations [The Courier]
04/10/2020Storm Alex disrupts rail travel as rainwater floods tracks [Press and Journal]
03/10/2020Major disruption due to extreme weather [ScotRail]
02/10/2020Train passengers warned of disruption as Storm Alex hits Britain [Network Rail]
29/09/2020Island economy 'scarred' by Covid-19 restrictions [BBC News]
28/09/2020Major contracts awarded for delayed CalMac ferries [BBC News]
21/09/2020Conwy Valley Line to reopen this month as 2.2m investment helps protect it from extreme weather and flooding [Network Rail]
19/09/2020'Book in advance' plea as CalMac unveils new timetable [Ross-shire Journal]
15/09/2020Climate proofed? Landslips on two iconic Scots routes lead to new concerns over transport resilience [HeraldScotland]
14/09/2020Highlands rail line closed following landslip [Press and Journal]
14/09/2020Travel disruption after landslip closes West Highland Line [BBC News]
13/09/2020Flooding and high winds cause disruption to north and north-east travel network [Press and Journal]
13/09/2020Weather to hit rail services [Inverness Courier]
12/09/2020CalMac warns of disruption to Outer Hebrides sailings due to weather conditions [Stornoway Gazette]
11/09/2020Video: Work to clear scene of Stonehaven train derailment continues [Evening Express]
11/09/2020Watch: Arran ferry makes sharp turn into Ardrossan harbour in strong winds [Ardrossan Herald]
10/09/2020Stonehaven derailment: Report says climate change impact on railways 'accelerating' [BBC News]
09/09/2020Book Review of Andrew Drummond's A Quite Impossible Proposal: How not to Build a Railway [Railscot]
09/09/2020CalMac launches its winter timetable [Stornoway Gazette]
04/09/2020CalMac helps rescue stranded passengers overnight after Waverley crash [Ardrossan Herald]
02/09/2020Scots train journeys axed and roads closed amid extreme rainfall and flooding [The Scottish Sun]
26/08/2020Traffic through Perth Harbour increases by 200 per cent in two years under management of CalMac [Daily Record]
26/08/2020Poll launched into Lochboisdale to Mallaig ferry transport links [Stornoway Gazette]
25/08/2020Task forces launched after train derailment [BBC News]
24/08/2020CalMac flags 'significant' fleet improvements during dry dock programme [Ross-shire Journal]
21/08/2020Grim prospects for Scotland's railways from extreme weather - Alastair Dalton [Scotsman]
18/08/2020Isles visitors asked to pre-book before travelling [BBC News]
16/08/2020CalMac customers' 'thumbs-up' for virus response [Ross-shire Journal]
14/08/2020Heart of Wales line closed as extreme weather floods railway and causes significant damage [Network Rail]
13/08/2020Changes to Scotrail services announced after Stonehaven derailment and extreme weather [Evening Times]
13/08/2020Extra staff brought in for ferry's massive queues [BBC News]
07/08/2020Railway workers repair lifeboat ramp during Cumbrian Coast line protection work [Network Rail]
05/08/2020Heavy weather disrupts Ardrossan and Ayr railway routes [Ardrossan Herald]
04/08/2020Ardrossan to remain main berth for Arran Ferry despite Troon works green light [Ardrossan Herald]
31/07/2020Cumbrae ferry suspended due to 'extreme passenger' numbers [BBC News]
30/07/2020Road closures expected when Weymouth's harbour railway line is removed in Autumn [Dorset Echo]
16/07/2020Coronavirus in Scotland: Physical distancing on Arran ferries 'unrealistic' for tourism [BBC News]
09/07/2020CalMac cuts distancing to 1m from tomorrow and extends bookings [Scotsman]
30/06/2020CalMac ferry website crashes amid reports of 'extremely high' traffic [Ross-shire Journal]
23/06/2020Staff at CalMac's Gourock nerve centre have been praised for rising to challenges brought on by coronavirus pandemic [Greenock Telegraph]
05/06/2020Project protects Highland railway from impacts of unpredictable weather. [Network Rail]
04/06/2020CalMac set to extend essential travel only timetable as it reveals it has turned away more than 270 visitors trying to reach west coast islands [Press and Journal]
03/06/2020Essential Kilcreggan ferry timetable extended by CalMac [Helensburgh Advertiser]
13/05/2020CalMac's reduced Covid-19 timetable to remain in place for two more months [Ross-shire Journal]
09/05/2020Imaginary Highland rail routes create lockdown escape [Scotsman]
22/04/2020Pandemic forces Calmac to abandon their 2020 intake of apprentices [Ardrossan Herald]
14/04/2020Caledonian MacBrayne records 99% fall in Easter ferry passengers [Scotsman]
26/03/2020CalMac introduces 'Essential Lifeline Timetable' amidst coronavirus pandemic [Ardrossan Herald]
19/03/2020Coronavirus: CalMac to operate 'turn up and go' service during outbreak [Press and Journal]
03/03/2020Further CalMac ferry contract delays causing 'major disruption' for islanders [The Herald]
01/03/2020MoS exclusive: Travel over the Harry Potter bridge with Carol Kirkwood [Mail Online]
22/02/2020Major delays on Scotrail network due to supply issue at Haymarket - Stirling line closed [The Herald]
21/02/2020Tiree ferry terminal closure delayed to allow supplies to be brought in following storms [Press and Journal]
15/02/2020'Bomb cyclone' Storm Dennis turns Scottish roads into rivers while ScotRail warns against train travel [Daily Record]
13/02/2020Reopening of road at Old Kilpatrick bridge delayed due to weather [Clydebank Post]
09/02/2020Storm Ciara: Major disruption on Scotland's railways as services cancelled and delayed due to extreme weather [Scotsman]
07/01/2020Arran ferry campaigners call for bad weather facilities to be restored [BBC News]
06/01/2020Arran ferry disruption makes national headlines as weather batters coast [Ardrossan Herald]
18/12/2019Costs double on delayed CalMac ferry contract [BBC News]
10/12/2019Trains between Kilwinning and Ardrossan Harbour cancelled [Ardrossan Herald]
07/12/2019Ayrshire trains cancelled due to high winds and heavy rain [Daily Record]
11/11/2019Disruption for ferry passengers with 25 of 28 services hit with issues [Press and Journal]
21/10/2019CalMac announces winter maintenance programme [Press and Journal]
10/10/2019Fastest ferry comes into public ownership [Press and Journal]
07/10/2019Technical failure causes major disruption to Arran ferry route [BBC News]
14/09/2019Solway Junction Railway: The ill-fated Scotland to England rail route [BBC News]
19/08/2019Glasgow to Oban rail route to reopen after flooding [BBC News]
10/08/2019Travel misery as strong winds and flooding bring rail services to a halt [ITV News]
09/08/2019Scotland's weather: Hundreds stranded on ScotRail trains [Scotsman]
08/08/2019Climate change warnings for Victorian infrastructure [The Herald]
05/08/2019Weather warnings as heavy rain causes landslides [BBC News]
25/07/2019UK heatwave: Trains between Swansea, Cardiff and London disrupted [BBC News]
21/07/2019ScotRail bid to prevent 'leaves on the line' rail delays [The Herald]
10/06/2019Network Rail unveils proposals to protect vital south west rail line bordered by steep cliffs and the sea [Network Rail]
06/04/2019Nicola Sturgeon bombarded with emails from angry ScotRail passengers over failings [Daily Record]
12/03/2019Lifeline ferry services to be used to bring fresh ideas to the islands [The Herald]
31/01/2019When it's this cold, Chicago sets its train tracks on fire [CNN]
16/12/2018Winter is coming how we prepare the railway for cold weather [Network Rail]
28/11/2018Storm Diana: Watch sparks fly as train smashed by waves [Scotsman]
19/09/2018Storm Ali disrupts travel across Scotland with high winds [ITV News]
17/09/2018Rail delays are the 'worst for 12 years' [BBC News]
23/08/2018Public sector to compete for ScotRail franchise [BBC News]
27/07/2018Lightning strikes cause rail chaos across East Coast [BBC News]
08/07/2018Turkey train derails en route to Istanbul, killing 24 [BBC News]
28/06/2018Heatwave continues to cause delay to NI railway network [BBC News]
26/06/2018Heatwave causes railway slowdown and wildfires - and it will get even hotter until weekend [Telegraph]
20/04/2018Scotrail passengers rage as heating left on during hottest day of year [Evening News]
16/03/2018Weather blamed for delays to railway upgrade work between Blackpool and Preston [Lancashire Post]
03/03/2018UK weather: Rail passengers face continued disruption [BBC News]
03/03/2018Video: Inquiry call over snowmaggeddon train service meltdown in Scotland [Herald]
31/08/2017Saltwater-proof trains to run on Brunel's storm-battered Great Western Railway [Telegraph]
08/07/2017Vale of Rheidol's wheels for Aberystwyth Cliff Railway [BBC News]
07/06/2017Train delays after line fault near Glasgow [BBC News]
07/06/2017Flooding causes reduced service on Edinburgh Trams [Scotsman]
13/12/2016Iconic Settle-Carlisle line to reopen by 31 March following remarkable works [RTM]
01/09/2016'Hot weather' and faulty train radiators blamed for spate of Borders Railway breakdowns [Herald]
08/07/2016Hull Trains rolls out real-time information screens [IRJ]
05/02/2016Royal Mail 'secret' railway on track to reopen next year [Guardian]
30/12/2015Landslip causes disruption to Inverness-Kyle rail service and closes A835 Tore to Ullapool road [Inverness Courier]
10/12/2014Scotland faces being struck by a 'weather bomb' [Scotsman]
31/03/2014Heatherslaw Light Railway starts 25th year [Berwick Advertiser]
30/03/2014Network Rail expecting record £70m fine for delays [BBC News]
23/03/2014Porthmadog Harbour railway station reopens after £1.3m rebuild [BBC News]
16/02/2014Empty train tests storm-damaged Cornwall rail line [BBC News]
09/02/2014Landslip causes further rail misery for South West travellers [BBC News]
06/01/2014Repairs to storm-hit Cumbrian rail line 'to take a week' [BBC News]
04/12/2013ScotRail cancels train services on 22 routes due to high winds [STV]
09/07/2013Trains disrupted by hot weather [BBC]
09/08/2012Innovative response to Highland landslip short-listed for top rail award [Railscot]
23/06/2012Trains disrupted by heavy flooding on West Coast main line [STV]
09/05/2012ScotRail and Network Rail apologise over train services [BBC News]
27/04/2012Highland Chieftain train stopped in its tracks by landslide [Highland News]
31/01/2012Work has begun to repair a heritage railway line embankment in Gloucestershire [BBC]
05/11/2011Helicopter camera to detect frozen rail points [Herald]
30/06/2011ScotRail blames weather for drop in customer satisfaction [Evening Times]
13/01/2011Severe weather costs Scots-based First Group £7m [BBC News]
13/01/2011Stourbridge raIl service records near 100% reliability [BBC News]
11/01/2011German Railways launches investment plan after winter chaos [M&G News]
01/01/2011Rail passenger anger over Southeastern Trains delay compensation [Telegraph]
23/12/2010Train performance hit by severe winter weather [Network Rail Article]
19/12/2010Weather: Condoms fitted to trains [Scotsman]
17/12/2010Preparations on track [Scottish Government]
03/12/2010Ice warning across Scotland as travel disrupted [BBC News]
29/11/2010Train services - Monday 29 November [ScotRail]
17/11/2010Fierce weather blocks Cornish main line [Rail-News]
01/04/2010Snow travel problems continuing [BBC News Article]
20/01/20108 out of 10 trains arrive on time despite extreme weather [Network Rail Article]
18/01/2010Ice photos show big freeze could not stop railway [Network Rail Article]
10/01/2010Car crashes onto railway tracks [BBC News Article]
08/01/2010Trains run 'emergency service' [BBC News Article]
02/02/2009Rail services affected by the weather [Network Rail Article]
02/10/2007Major Maintenance and Enhancement Works for Highland Line [Network Rail]
23/06/2007Deluge causes railway chaos [Scotsman]
06/04/2007Scotland set for cracking weather as Easter getaway fuels travel chaos [Scotsman]
22/06/2006Opponents of Sunday ferry service to meet minister [Scotsman]
12/07/2005Hot weather threat to rail services again [Scotsman]
16/01/2005Minister's weather call [BBC News]
16/01/2005Lines re-open
12/01/2005Severe weather 7-12 January [Railscot]
11/08/2004Weather leads to service cancellations in Scotland [Railscot]
18/11/2002Weather impacts on ScotRail's performance [Scotsman]
27/10/2002Weather affects services in England
02/10/2001Steam operates services on the Fort William to Mallaig Line
15/08/2001Rail Passengers Committee meeting in Dunblane
06/02/2001TurboStar hits fallen tree in poor weather conditions

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