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.