Lines reopened: disruption between Edinburgh / Motherwell and Glasgow Central expected until 19:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Tuesday 20 January 2026 at 16:55
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Last updated
Tuesday 20 January 2026 at 18:25
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Edinburgh / Lanark and Glasgow Central
Description
Lines have now reopened following an operational incident between Bellshill and Uddingston. However, whilst service recovers, trains running between Edinburgh / Motherwell and Glasgow Central may be delayed by up to 20 minutes or cancelled.
Disruption is expected until 19:30.
Customer advice:
You can use your ticket, at no additional cost, on the following routes:
Lanark to Glasgow Central. Customers can travel on these services for Belshill and Uddingston
Motherwell to Glasgow Central Low Level to connect in with local buses to Holytown, Hartwood and Shotts
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.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner
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.