Buses replace trains between Bathgate and Airdrie until approximately 11:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 06:22
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Last updated
Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 07:40
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Edinburgh and Hyndland / Milngavie / Garscadden / Dalmuir / Helensburgh Central, and also between Bathgate and Hyndland / Milngavie / Helensburgh Central
Description
A fault with the signalling system in the Drumgelloch area means that all lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between Bathgate and Glasgow Queen Street may be cancelled or revised.
Disruption is expected until 11:00.
Customer advice:
Rail replacement transport is shuttling between Bathgate and Airdrie. This transport is operated by Photoflash and AAA buses.
Your ticket can be used at no extra cost with SPT Underground on the following routes:
Inner Circle: St Enoch - Glasgow Buchanan Street (Queen Street) - Partick
Outer Circle: Partick - Glasgow Buchanan Street (Queen Street) - St Enoch
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.