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Fallen Tree Damages Wires, Halts Glasgow-London Trains

Network Rail Scotland expects the line to reopen around 11:30am after crews began urgent repairs.

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Overview

  • A tree fell on overhead electric wires between Lockerbie and Carstairs late Monday, blocking all Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express services.
  • Repair crews have been working overnight and into Tuesday morning to restore power to the west coast main line.
  • Affected ticket holders may travel at no extra cost on CrossCountry, LNER, Northern, ScotRail and TransPennine Express services on specified routes.
  • Rail replacement coaches are running from Glasgow Central, Edinburgh, Preston and Carlisle to maintain connections.
  • Passengers delayed by 15 minutes or more can claim compensation and those whose trains are cancelled may request full refunds.