Trains between Glasgow and London disrupted due to fallen tree
Network Rail announced that its engineers were dealing with damage to overhead wires on the West Coast Main Line between Carstairs and Lockerbie on Tuesday morning.
The damage was caused by a fallen tree in the Beattock area overnight.
It is understood that work is currently underway to resolve the issue.
📸 We're near Beattock on the West Coast Main Line, carrying out repairs to overhead wires damaged by a fallen tree last night.
Work is well underway, and we're on target to reopen the line approximately 11:30. More soon.@AvantiWestCoast @TPExpressTrains @CalSleeper https://t.co/DpRKcc4zAL pic.twitter.com/1ka8zq0rCI — Network Rail Scotland (@NetworkRailSCOT) June 3, 2025
However, Avanti West Coast has warned customers that 'major disruption' is expected until 2pm.
All Avanti West Coast trains running on the mainline have been affected by the closure.
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A statement published to the rail operator's X [formerly Twitter] account reads: 'Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Lockerbie and Carstairs, all lines are blocked.
'Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed. Please check your journey.'
⚠️ Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Lockerbie and Carstairs, all lines are blocked.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed.
Please check your journey 👇https://t.co/gHe5m9i9uF — Avanti West Coast (@AvantiWestCoast) June 3, 2025
Some services scheduled to depart from Glasgow are instead now starting in Preston, Lancashire, and experiencing delays of several hours.
Ticket holders are being advised that they can travel on alternative services on the east coast rail line for no extra cost.
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These include:
TransPennine Express between Preston and Glasgow/Edinburgh and between Manchester and York in both directions.
CrossCountry between Glasgow and Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street.
Northern between Carlisle and Newcastle/Leeds.
ScotRail between Glasgow and Edinburgh.
LNER between Edinburgh and London King's Cross.
Coach travel has been organised between Glasgow Central, Edinburgh, Preston, and Carlisle.
Customers have also been offered a refund.
Ticket journeys with delays of more than 15 minutes are eligible for compensation or refunds.
An Avanti West Coast spokesperson commented: "If you no longer wish to travel because your train's delayed or cancelled, you can request a full refund from where you bought your ticket."
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