DAMAGE to overhead lines sparked commuter chaos at rush hour on a busy rail route this morning.
Cables between Bellgrove Station in Glasgow and Bathgate has seen services between Balloch and Airdrie disrupted today.
Services will terminate at Bellgrove and between Edinburgh and Helensburgh, services will stop at Bathgate.
NEW: Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Bellgrove and Bathgate the line is closed. Our services between Balloch and Airdrie will be suspended. I'll update you all as soon as I can. ^Megan pic.twitter.com/8vmul1xk7u
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) September 29, 2021
Scotrail have put in place replacement buses.
Vegetation close to power lines at Coatbridge Sunnyside station caused the delays, according to Network Rail.
Engineers have been on the scene for the last hour and have confirmed the issue has been cleared and services will be able to resume.
⚡️Our overhead line engineers are currently responding to reports of damage to the overhead wires between Bellgrove and Bathgate. We'll provide more info as soon as it's available.
— Network Rail Scotland (@NetworkRailSCOT) September 29, 2021
Please check with @ScotRail for service information.
Delays may still be expected and passengers are advised to check ScotRail's app and social media for the latest updates.
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