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Fuel Shortages and Solutions

TrainViation

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Given flights to Edinburgh and Glasgow are now diverting to England and Prestwick due to them having no fuel, how long until trains will be affected by this fuel shortage?

And is it likely that this will be seen as a massive shock factor to help boost electrification in Scotland and other countries? As to not have a large reliance on fossil fuels in order to run.
 
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bluenoxid

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The fuel that diesel trains use is different to the jet fuel that planes use.

Why is there a jet fuel shortage here? Is it an actual shortage of jet fuel or has something broken or leaked. Two airports next to each other with a fuel shortage suggests that it is to do with the local supply infrastructure.

Unfortunately, even if this issue was to affect diesel fuel, the strategic impact is unlikely to be that significant. New infrastructure and rail vehicles have lead in times measured in years. The immediate impact would be disruptive. Rail would initially be prioritised for fuel but they would be eventually expected to find efficiencies. That could include reducing frequencies and withdrawing services on some lines.
 

Morayshire

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Was it this by any chance? Reported as being due to short notice staff problems

Fuel issues which delayed air passengers now resolved

Passengers at two Scottish airports experienced delays over the weekend due to issues with jet fuel supply.

Those travelling through Glasgow and Edinburgh airports on Sunday faced delays on a number of flights which had to make extra stops for fuel.

It is understood the issue was due to short term staffing issues and it has now been resolved due to overnight deliveries.

The fuel issue was not related to any wider to wider geopolitical events. Both Edinburgh and Glasgow airports said the airports remained fully operational.

A spokesperson for Glasgow Airport said there was no widespread disruption to operations, and despite some delays flights were getting to their destinations.

They said: "A short‑term staffing issue has affected one of the fuel suppliers used by airlines at the airport, with work underway to return stock levels to normal.

"There have been no related flight cancellations."

It is understood airlines are responsible for sourcing and buying their own fuel, while airports provide storage and infrastructure.

A spokesperson for Edinburgh Airport also confirmed the issue has been resolved with minimum disruption.

He said: "Deliveries are now arriving and the airport is running as normal."

British Airways was among airlines affected by the problem.

A spokesperson said BA flights from Edinburgh and Glasgow were operating and they were not significantly affected.
 

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