Storm Boelo: Edinburgh to Glasgow trains cancelled due to fallen tree
There is widespread disruption across the UK’s rail network on Sunday as Storm Boelo batters the country
Several trains between Edinburgh and Glasgow have been cancelled due to a fallen tree blocking the track.
ScotRail announced services between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh via Falkirk High will be cancelled or revised, due to a tree on the line between Bishopbriggs and Lenzie.
The train operator estimated the disruption will last until 11.30am.
Meanwhile, services between Helensburgh Central and Edinburgh have also been cancelled due to a broken down train between Drumchapel and Dalmuir.
An amber weather warning for wind is currently in force across the country until 9pm.
ScotRail and other train operators have warned of widespread disruption throughout the weekend, with speed restrictions, reduced timetables and last-minute cancellations likely.
CrossCountry, LNER, Avanti West Coast have announced timetable changes affecting services to Edinburgh.
All services between Edinburgh and Aberdeen, with the exception of the 1.47pm Aberdeen to Edinburgh service, are cancelled on Sunday, and a reduced service will run between Newcastle and Edinburgh.
No TransPennine Express trains will run between Carlisle and Edinburgh on Sunday, and Avanti West Coast have told passengers to avoid travelling.
Avanti West Coast is operating a reduced timetable to all destinations north of Preston, which includes Edinburgh, Glasgow and Carlisle.
