Disruption between Edinburgh and Polmont / Bathgate expected until 11:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 21 November 2025 at 06:21
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Last updated
Friday 21 November 2025 at 09:05
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street / Milgavie / Dunblane / Helensburgh Central
Description
A fault with the signalling system between Edinburgh Park and Linlithgow / Bathgate is causing disruption to journeys between these stations. Trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.
Helensburgh / Milgavie services will terminate / start at Bathgate.
This is expected until 11:00.
Customer advice:
Rail replacement buses have been requested to run a shuttle service between Edinburgh Park and Bathgate.
ScotRail have arranged for your rail tickets to be accepted on local bus routes at no extra cost.
Edinburgh Trams: City Route: Edinburgh Gateway (tram stop) - Edinburgh Park (tram stop) - Haymarket (tram stop) - St Andrews Square (Waverley).
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.
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.