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Incident resolved: disruption between Carlisle and Glasgow Central / Edinburgh expected until 09:30 

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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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