Last updated:Yesterday at 23:55
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express
Major disruption between Carlisle and Motherwell / Edinburgh expected until the end of service
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Last updated
09 Sep 2024 at 23:55
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Glasgow Central / Edinburgh
TransPennine Express between Manchester Airport / Liverpool Lime Street and Glasgow Central, and also between Manchester Airport and Edinburgh
Description
A broken down train near Lockerbie / Carstairs means that the line towards Motherwell / Edinburgh is blocked. Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, severely delayed by up to 90 minutes or revised.
Major disruption is expected until the end of service.
Customer advice:
Avanti West Coast
To help you on your journey today you can use your ticket at no extra cost on ScotRail services via any reasonable route.
TransPennine Express
Tickets dated for travel today (Monday 9 September) can be used for travel tomorrow (Tuesday 10 September) at no extra cost.
Customers are advised to speak to station staff, or use the help point at the station for onward travel advice.
Additional information:
Services are on the move in both directions with northbound services using alternate lines.
A rescue locomotive is on its way to remove the faulty train as soon as possible which will allow both tracks to reopen.
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.