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Rail disruption following damage to overhead wires between Lockerbie and Carlisle
Rail passengers have been urged not to travel north or south of Carlisle after damage to the overhead line.
Pictures show a tree on the line between Lockerbie and Carlisle which has caused delays and cancellations on the line.
Passengers are being urged not the travel on June 30, and all tickets will be valid on any Avanti service using the same route on July 1.
A spokesperson for Avanti West Coast said: 'Due to damage to overhead wires between Lockerbie and Carlisle, we are advising customers not to travel north or south of Carlisle today, 30 June.
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'If you were due to travel to or from Scotland today, your ticket dated June 30 can be used on any Avanti West Coast train, via the same route tomorrow July 1.
'If you abandoned your journey as a result of today's disruption, your ticket dated June 30 can be used on any Avanti West Coast train, via the same route tomorrow July 1.'
