Major disruption between Dumbarton Central and Westerton / Clydebank expected until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Caledonian Sleeper service between Edinburgh and Fort William

ScotRail services between Oban and Glasgow Queen Street, between Helensburgh Central and Edinburgh, between Balloch and Airdrie, and also between Dalmuir and Cumbernauld / Motherwell / Larkhall / Whifflet

Description

A gas leak near the railway between Dumbarton East and Bowling mean that all lines between Dumbarton Central and Dalmuir are closed. As a result, trains running between Dumbarton Central and Westerton / Clydebank may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Major disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Scotrail customer advice:

Rail replacement transport:

• 4 buses have been arranged to run from Glasgow Queen Street to Dumbarton Central, departing at 18:23

• 3 buses have been arranged to shuttle from Dumbarton Central to Dalmuir

• 2 buses have been arranged to shuttle from Dalmuir to Dumberton Central

Ticket acceptance:

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 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.