Thousands of train passengers have been told not to travel to Scotland after flooding closed one of the main train lines into the country.
Travellers are are suffering disruption as a major line between England and Scotland became waterlogged this morning.
National Rail Enquiries said the West Coast Main Line between Carlisle and Lockerbie is blocked, and major disruption is expected for the rest of Thursday.
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Operators affected include Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
Avanti West Coast told passengers: “Please do not attempt to travel with us between Preston and Scotland.
“We’re really sorry if this affects your journey today.”
⚠️ Do not travel north of Preston.
— Avanti West Coast (@AvantiWestCoast) May 23, 2024
Services between Preston & Glasgow/Edinburgh have been cancelled due to heavy flooding on the railway between Carlisle and Lockerbie blocking the line in both directions.
‼️ Please do not attempt to travel with us between Preston & Scotland.
The company told ticketholders they can travel with other operators such as LNER on the East Coast Main Line, postpone their journey or request a refund.
TransPennine Express commercial director Darren Higgins said: “Due to flooding on the railway line north of Carlisle, train services are significantly disrupted.
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“The safety of our customers and colleagues is our priority and we are urging customers not to travel between Manchester, Liverpool (or) Preston to Carlisle, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
“Anyone planning on travelling by train today can choose to defer their travel or claim a refund.”
ScotRail services between Carlisle and Glasgow Central are expected to start/terminate at Dumfries.
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