Lines reopened: disruption between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh via Shotts expected until 23:00 

Route(s) affected

Trains between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh

Description

Following a broken down train at Cleland all lines have now reopened. As service recovers, trains may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 23:00.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement buses have been confirmed and will operate as follows:

• x2 buses at Motherwell, provided by Arays at 21:00

• x2 buses at Edinburgh Waverley, provided by City Circle at 21:15 and Merlins at 21:40

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Lothian buses between Edinburgh and Curriehill on bus route 44 in both directions until end of service.

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

• Glasgow Central to Lanark services - for Uddingston and Bellshill

• If you are travelling from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh, you can travel via Bathgate and via Falkirk High

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.

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.

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.