Amended service between Glasgow Central and Motherwell / Lanark / Edinburgh from Saturday 4 to Monday 6 April
Engineering work details
Starts Saturday 04 April 2026 to Monday 06 April 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Glasgow Central and Motherwell / Lanark and also between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh via Carstairs / Shotts
Description
Track work is taking place in the Cambuslang area and between Carstairs and Kirknewton, closing some lines.
Saturday and Monday:
Glasgow Central – Motherwell / Lanark:
Trains will run between Motherwell and Lanark only.
Passengers can connect with trains at Motherwell for journeys via Hamilton or Whifflet / Carmyle.
Glasgow Central – Edinburgh via Shotts:
An hourly train service will operate between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh via Shotts, calling at all stations.
Trains between Glasgow Central and Uddingston are diverted via Cathcart / Kirkhill.
A separate train service operates between Edinburgh and West Calder, calling at Livingston South.
Glasgow Central – Edinburgh via Carstairs:
Trains between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh via Carstairs will not run.
Buses will run between Carluke and West Calder, calling at Carstairs.
Sunday:
Glasgow Central – Motherwell / Lanark:
Trains will run between Motherwell and Lanark only. You can connect at Motherwell for onward train journeys via Hamilton or Whifflet / Carmyle.
Glasgow Central – Edinburgh via Shotts:
Trains will run between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh via Shotts, calling at all stations.
Trains between Glasgow Central and Uddingston will be diverted to run via Cathcart / Kirkhill.
A separate train service will run between Edinburgh and West Calder, calling at Livingston South.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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