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Buses replace trains in the Motherwell area on Sunday 27 April 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 27 April 2025 to Sunday 27 April 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

ScotRail between Balloch / Milngavie and Motherwell via Hamilton / via Whifflet, and between Glasgow Central and Lanark

Description

Engineering work is taking place at several places in the Motherwell area, closing various lines throughout the day.

Until 13:00, the following routes are affected as follows:

Balloch / Milngavie – Motherwell via Hamilton

Trains on this route will be diverted to Larkhall, and will now no longer call at Airbles or Motherwell. Diverted trains will run direct between Hamilton Central and Larkhall, and will not call at Chatelherault or Merryton.

Buses replace trains between Hamilton Central and Motherwell, calling at Airbles

Balloch – Motherwell via Whifflet

Train services on this route will run between Balloch and Whifflet.

Buses replace trains between Motherwell and Whifflet.

All day Sunday:

Glasgow Central – Lanark

Before 1300:

Buses will replace trains between Glasgow Central and Lanark, calling at Cambuslang, Uddingston, Bellshill, Motherwell, Shieldmuir, Wishaw and Carluke.

After 1300:

Train services will run between Glasgow Central and Wishaw.

Buses will replace trains between Wishaw and Lanark, calling at Carluke.

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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