ScotRail advising train services across Falkirk area affected by Edinburgh issue

Trains in and out of Edinburgh Waverley have been cancelled this evening bringing rush hour chaos.

Published 2nd Nov 2023, 18:21 BST

Updated 3rd Nov 2023, 12:11 BST

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ScotRail posted on social media: “Due to a failure of the electricity supply at Edinburgh, our services will be subject to delay and alteration at this time. Investigations are underway and we will provide another update ASAP.”

This is affecting services to all the stations in the Falkirk area.

They later said replacement buses had been requested but nothing was arranged so far.

Train services are affected in and out of Edinburgh this evening. Pic: John Devlin

The train provider was already warning passengers about disruption in the wake of Storm Ciarán.

LNER said there would be no services between Edinburgh and Aberdeen until Saturday. Speed restrictions will cause delays elsewhere.

ScotRail is urging passengers to use its Journey checker for latest details on services.

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