Operator: ScotRail
Routes affected:Between Glasgow Central and Motherwell / Lanark and also between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh via Carstairs / Shotts
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Track work is taking place in the Cambuslang area and between Carstairs and Kirknewton, closing some lines.
Trains between:
Glasgow Central High Level and Motherwell / Lanark: Trains operate between Motherwell and Lanark only. You can connect with trains at Motherwell for onward journeys via Hamilton or Carmyle.
Glasgow Central High Level and Edinburgh via Shotts: An hourly, train service (calling all stations) will operate between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh via Shotts. Trains between Glasgow Central and Uddingston will diverted via the Mount Florida and Kirkhill.
Glasgow Central High Level and Edinburgh via Carstairs: Buses replace trains between Glasgow Central and Haymarket.
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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