Buses replace trains between Carlisle and Lockerbie on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 January
Engineering work details
Starts Thursday 01 January 2026 to Friday 02 January 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Avanti West Coast between London Euston / Birmingham New Street and Edinburgh / Glasgow Central
Trans Pennine Express between Manchester Airport and Edinburgh / Glasgow Central
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Slateford and Haymarket, closing some lines.
Avanti West Coast:
Buses will replace trains between Carlisle and Lockerbie.
A revised train service will operate between Lockerbie and Edinburgh / Glasgow Central.
TransPennine Express:
Thursday and Friday
The 04:57 Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Central service will not run.
Trains will only operate between Manchester Airport and Buckshaw Parkway.
Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central services will not operate.
Friday only
1 train every 2 hours will operate between Edinburgh and Glasgow Central via Carstairs.
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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