Lines reopened: disruption between Dalmuir and Helensburgh Central / Helensburgh Upper expected until 20:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Edinburgh and Helensburgh Central, and also between Glasgow Queen Street and Mallaig

Description

All lines have now reopened following a road vehicle colliding with level crossing barriers at Cardross. Trains running between Dalmuir and Helensburgh Central / Helensburgh Upper may continue to be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 20:30.

Customer advice:

Buses have been requested to run between Dumbarton Central and Helensburgh Central.

You can use your ticket, at no additional cost, on ScotRail services via any alternative route to your destination.

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 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.