Operator: Avanti West Coast
Routes affected:Avanti West Coast between London Euston / Birmingham New Street and Glasgow Central CrossCountry between Plymouth and Glasgow Central ScotRail between Lanark and Dalmuir and also between Edinburgh / Motherwell and Glasgow Central TransPennine Express between Manchester Airport and Glasgow Central
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Engineering work is taking place in the Motherwell area, closing some lines.
Avanti West Coast:
Trains will not call at Motherwell, you should use alternative services between Motherwell and Glasgow Central.
CrossCountry:
Trains will not call at Motherwell. A replacement bus service will run between Edinburgh and Motherwell.
ScotRail:
Trains will be diverted between Motherwell and Uddingston via Bellshill. Journey times may be extended.
TransPennine Express:
Trains will be diverted and will not call at Motherwell.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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