Edinburgh rail passengers face travel chaos after 'loss of power'
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Rail passengers have been urged to plan ahead as a loss of power could lead to severe disruption for Edinburgh travellers.
Network Rail Scotland took to social media to warn customers of an issue with overhead wires in the capital area.
Scotrail also issued an update stating the electric supply between Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket station had failed.
Services will be subject to delays, alteration or potential cancellation.
The power loss comes as a weather warning has been put in place for thunder storms as well as flooding across the Edinburgh and Lothians region.
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Their statement on X said: "We're dealing with a loss of power to the overhead wires in the area around Edinburgh Waverley.
"Our team are on their way to investigate the problem now. We'll share another update ASAP."
A statement released by ScotRail said: "NEW: Due to a failure of the electricity supply between Edinburgh and Haymarket, services are subject to delay, alteration and cancellation.
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