Incident resolved: disruption between Carlisle and Glasgow Central / Edinburgh expected until 09:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Tuesday 01 September 2026 at 06:52
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Last updated
Tuesday 01 September 2026 at 07:51
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Avanti West Coast between London Euston / Wolverhampton / Birmingham New Street and Glasgow Central, and also between London Euston / Birmingham New Street and Edinburgh
Caledonian Sleeper between London Euston and Inverness
Lumo between London Euston and Stirling
TransPennine Express between Manchester Airport and Glasgow Central / Edinburgh, and also between Manchester Piccadilly / Liverpool Lime Street and Glasgow Central
Description
Following a broken down train earlier today between Lockerbie and Carstairs, meaning all lines have now reopened. Trains running between Carlisle and Glasgow Central / Edinburgh may still be cancelled, or delayed by up to 60 minutes, or revised.
Disruption is expected until 09:30.
TransPennine Express customer advice:
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following:
Avanti West Coast services between Preston and Glasgow/Edinburgh
Northern services between Carlisle and Newcastle
ScotRail services between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh
Additional information:
A rescue train is on route to the broken down train. Network Rail are aware and are sending staff to site.
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.
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