Lines reopened: disruption between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh via Airdrie expected until 22:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 18:10
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Last updated
Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 20:07
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Helensburgh Central / Garscadden / Milngavie and Edinburgh, between Balloch and Airdrie, and also between Milngavie and Bathgate
Description
Lines have reopened following a broken down freight train in the Easterhouse area. Services that run between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh via Airdrie may still be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 22:00.
Customer advice:
You can use your ticket, at no additional cost, on ScotRail services via any alternative route to your destination.
ScotRail have requested rail replacement transport and this will run when required.
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 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.
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