Disruption between Glasgow Central and Barrhead / East Kilbride expected until 18:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Glasgow Central and East Kilbride / Barrhead / Kilmarnock

Description

Damage to the overhead wires between Glasgow Central and Barrhead / East Kilbride means all lines are closed. Trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 20 minutes, cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 18:00.

Customer advice:

Replacement buses will run as follows:

Glasgow Central to Barrhead

One bus provided by Blue Bus expected at Barrhead at 09:40.

Glasgow Central to East Kilbride

One bus provided by Sams Travel expected at Glasgow Central at 09:30.

To further help you complete your journey, your ticket can be used at no extra cost, on:

• McGills Buses on routes 3 and 66

• 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.

At present, customers are advised to make their own alternative arrangements.

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.