Achi news desk-
Avanti West Coast and Transpennine Express services between Carlisle and Glasgow / Edinburgh will be replaced by buses every Sunday between April 28 and May 26.
On June 1 and June 2 Avanti West Coast services to Edinburgh will be diverted to Glasgow.
On May 12, 19, 25 and 26 as well as on June 1 and 2 CrossCountry services between Glasgow and Edinburgh will not call at Motherwell. Buses will replace trains between Motherwell and Edinburgh during that time.
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Engineers from Network Rail will also be working on the line between Oxenholme and Carlisle, meaning there will be some disruption across the border.
Ross Moran, director of routes for Network Rail Scotland, said: “The work we are completing is key to keeping the railway safe and reliable for years to come.
“Throughout the next five weeks, some services will be affected on the West Coast Main Line, but most services on Scottish Rail will be open as normal.
“We understand that any disruption is inconvenient and thank passengers for their patience and understanding.”
Warren Grigg, Customer Experience Manager at Avanti West Coast, said: “While Network Rail is carrying out this improvement work, there will be changes to our services between Carlisle and Scotland on Sundays – with no trains to or from Glasgow and Edinburgh from 28 April. . As a result, some journeys will take longer and include a rail replacement service.
“There will be further changes to our services between Preston and Carlisle on Sundays in April and May due to Network Rail carrying out major improvement work in Cumbria.
“We would like to thank our customers for their patience and strongly advise that they plan ahead and check the Avanti West Coast website for the latest updates before travelling.”
