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No ScotRail trains via Carstairs on Friday 17 April 

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Engineering work details

Starts Friday 17 April 2026 to Friday 17 April 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

ScotRail between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh via Carstairs and also between Anderston / Dalmuir / Garscadden and Carstairs via Glasgow Central Low Level

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Carstairs and Kirknewton, closing all lines.

Glasgow Central – Edinburgh via Carstairs:

No trains will run between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh via Carstairs.

Buses will run between Motherwell and West Calder, calling at Wishaw, Carluke and Carstairs.

There is major engineering work affecting other train services between Preston and Glasgow / Edinburgh.

Anderston / Dalmuir / Garscadden – Carstairs via Glasgow Central Low Level

Buses replace trains between Motherwell and Carstairs, calling at Wishaw and Carluke

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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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