Lines reopened between Motherwell and Glasgow Central: disruption expected until 20:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Tuesday 07 July 2026 at 15:55
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Last updated
Tuesday 07 July 2026 at 19:28
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Glasgow Central
ScotRail between Edinburgh / Lanark and Glasgow Central
Description
The earlier failure of the electricity supply between Motherwell and Cambuslang has now been resolved allowing lines to reopen.
As service recovers, trains running between Motherwell and Glasgow Central may still be delayed, cancelled or revised.
Disruption is expected until 20:00.
TransPennine Express services are no longer affected by this disruption.
Avanti West Coast customer advice:
You can use your tickets at no extra cost on TransPennine Express services between Preston and Glasgow Central / Edinburgh.
ScotRail customer advice:
You can use your ticket on the following services:
Alternative ScotRail services via any reasonable route
JMB bus routes between Motherwell and Lanark
Whitelaws buses between Motherwell and Lanark
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.
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