Lines reopened: disruption between Carstairs / Lanark and Motherwell expected until 10:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 12 January 2026 at 07:57
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Last updated
Monday 12 January 2026 at 09:48
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Avanti West Coast between Carlisle and Glasgow Central
CrossCountry between Plymouth / Edinburgh and Glasgow Central
ScotRail between Lanark and Glasgow Central, and also between Carstairs and Motherwell
TransPennine Express between Carlisle and Glasgow Central
Description
Lines have now reopened a fault with the signalling system in the Shieldmuir area. Trains running between Carstairs / Lanark and Motherwell may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 10:00.
ScotRail 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.
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.