Disruption in the Motherwell area expected until 18:00 

Route(s) affected

ScotRail between Glasgow Central and Lanark / Edinburgh

TransPennine Express between Glasgow Central and Manchester Airport

Description

A points failure at Shieldmuir means that all lines are blocked. As a result, trains operating in the Motherwell area may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 18:00.

ScotRail customer advice:

Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on alternative ScotRail services via any reasonable route in order to complete your journey.

The following alternative routes are available:

• Glasgow Central to Shotts - Customers can travel on these services for Uddingston and Bellshill

• Glasgow Central Low Level - Customers can travel on these services for Motherwell

Your ticket can also be used, at no additional cost, on JMB bus number 41 between Hamilton and Lanark at the following stops:

• Hamilton Bus Station

• Motherwell - Motherwell Library

• Shieldmuir - John Street

• Wishaw - Russell Street

• Carluke - Orchard Street

• Lanark Bus Station

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.

TransPennine Express customer advice:

Although the line is blocked, you should continue to travel as planned. However, your journey may be delayed.

Additional information:

Network Rail staff are on 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.