Disruption in the Motherwell area expected until 09:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 21 August 2026 at 06:57
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Route(s) affected
Lumo between Stirling and London Euston
ScotRail between Edinburgh / Carstairs / Lanark and Glasgow Central, and between Cumbernauld / Motherwell and Dalmuir, and between Hyndland and Motherwell
Description
A fault with the signalling system in the Motherwell area means that trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines. As a result, services running in the Motherwell area may be delayed, cancelled or revised.
Disruption is expected until 09:00.
ScotRail customer advice:
You can use your ticket to travel on the following services:
Alternative ScotRail services via any reasonable route
JMB buses route 41 between Lanark - Carluke - Wishaw - Shieldmuir - Motherwell - Hamilton
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.
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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