04-01-2016 14:49 via theguardian.com

Scotland battered by heavy rain and gales

West coast mainline between Carlisle and Glasgow closed for at least a month and more than 35 flood warnings in placeHeavy rain and high winds are battering parts of Scotland, with forecasters warning of further flooding and key transport routes already knocked out due to damage from Storm Frank last week.Rail bosses confirmed on Monday that the west coast mainline between Carlisle and Glasgow would be closed until at least February while repairs are carried out to the Lamington viaduct, near Lo
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