Disruption between Airdrie and Haymarket expected until 19:00 

Route(s) affected

between Airdrie and Haymarket

Description

A fire near the railway between Armadale and Bathgate earlier today has caused damage to signalling cables, this means that all lines are currently closed.

As a result, trains running between Airdrie and Haymarket may be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 19:00.

Customer advice:

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on alternative ScotRail services via any reasonable route.

Alternative routes available are:

• Helensburgh to Edinburgh for stations to High Street

• Balloch to Airdrie for stations to Bellgrove

You can also use your ticket to travel on Edinburgh Trams between Edinburgh Park and Edinburgh at no extra cost.

If you have had to drive to another station your ticket will be valid to collect your car on your return journey. Speak to a member of staff to validate your ticket.

ScotRail are advising that if train services currently running do not call at your local station, you should make your own alternative arrangements.

Rail replacement transport has been requested. More information will be provided once this is confirmed.

Check before you travel:

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

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 drop-off 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.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.