Rail services running between Scotland's two major cities have been hit with delays and cancellations after a signalling fault hit the network.
Scotrail said that the problem occurred just after 7am this morning, with the system at Linlithgow affected.
Network rail said the fault was caused by a damaged cable. Engineers are on site.
Services were travelling at reduced speed as a result, with a knock-on effect for scheduled services.
🚦 We're dealing with a signal fault on the Edinburgh—Glasgow mainline at Linlithgow caused by a damaged cable. Our team is working to get a new cable to the site, but installing it will take time. We'll share more info ASAP. @ScotRail pic.twitter.com/aIi1JGVWhd
— Network Rail Scotland (@NetworkRailSCOT) October 24, 2024
Trains travelling between Glasgow and Edinburgh from Queen Street via Falkirk High are affected, with some either delayed or cancelled.
The fault hit just as the morning rush hour traffic was beginning to access the network.
NEW: Due to a fault with the signalling system at Linlithgow trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards Edinburgh. 🚦
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) October 24, 2024
Train services between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh via Falkirk High will be cancelled or delayed.
Please check the app/website for the latest… pic.twitter.com/ooR1NkRtsP
The rail operator urged commuters to check the timetable before making their journey, and said it would provide an update later.
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Scotrail posted on social media: "Due to a fault with the signalling system at Linlithgow trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards Edinburgh.
"Train services between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh via Falkirk High will be cancelled or delayed."
Network Rail posted on social media: "We're dealing with a signal fault on the Edinburgh—Glasgow mainline at Linlithgow caused by a damaged cable. Our team is working to get a new cable to the site, but installing it will take time. We'll share more info ASAP."
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