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Reduced service at Motherwell on Sunday 3 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 03 May 2026 to Sunday 03 May 2026

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Route(s) affected

Avanti West Coast between London Euston / Birmingham New Street and Glasgow Central

CrossCountry between Plymouth and Glasgow Central

ScotRail between Lanark and Dalmuir and also between Edinburgh / Motherwell and Glasgow Central

TransPennine Express between Manchester Airport and Glasgow Central

Description

Engineering work is taking place in the Motherwell area, closing some lines.

Avanti West Coast:

Trains will not call at Motherwell, you should use alternative services between Motherwell and Glasgow Central.

CrossCountry:

Trains will not call at Motherwell. A replacement bus service will run between Edinburgh and Motherwell.

ScotRail:

Trains will be diverted between Motherwell and Uddingston via Bellshill. Journey times may be extended.

TransPennine Express:

Trains will be diverted and will not call at Motherwell.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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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