Last updated:Today at 17:32
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Railway
Last updated:Today at 16:57
Train companies affected:National Rail
Incident reported: Friday 11 July 2025 at 14:51
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Last updated
Friday 11 July 2025 at 18:09
Train operators affected
between Helensburgh Central and Edinburgh
Lines have reopened following damage to the overhead electric wires between Helensburgh Central and Craigendoran. Trains running between Helensburgh Central and Dumbarton Central may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 10 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 20:00.
Customer advice:
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.
The following rail replacement services have been requested:
2x buses to shuttle Helensburgh Central to Dumbarton Central
2x buses to shuttle Dumbarton Central to Helensburgh Central
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.