A person has been struck by a train near Edinburgh, leading to the cancellation of services between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Emergency services were called to the scene between Slateford and Kirknewton stations shortly before 3pm on Tuesday, October 20.
Services disrupted on multiple routes
ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transpennine Express services running via Carstairs have all been affected. Customers are being advised to check their journey before travelling, as trains between Glasgow and Edinburgh have been cancelled while emergency services respond to the incident.
A Network Rail spokesperson said: "Sadly, a person has been struck by a train between Slateford and Kirknewton. We're responding, alongside the emergency services. Services between Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central/Carstairs are being disrupted."
Alternative travel arrangements
Posting on social media, ScotRail stated: "The emergency services are responding to an incident between Slateford and Kirknewton. The line is closed. Train services will be cancelled, delayed or revised."
Customers are advised to use alternative routes. ScotRail confirmed that Glasgow Central to Lanark services can be used for Uddingston and Bellshill, while Glasgow Central Low Level services to Motherwell connect with local buses to Holytown, Hartwood and Shotts. Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh services via Bathgate, Cumbernauld and Falkirk High remain available.
Train tickets can be used at no extra cost on JMB Coaches Service Number 41 between Lanark and Hamilton in both directions.
Avanti West Coast updates
Avanti West Coast also updated customers online, saying: "Due to the emergency services responding to an incident between Edinburgh and Carstairs all lines are blocked. Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed or cancelled."
To keep customers moving, Avanti West Coast tickets can be used at no extra cost between Edinburgh and London Kings Cross with LNER, and between Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street with Cross Country, in both directions until further notice.
