Major rail disruption affecting Edinburgh after vehicle strikes bridge at Dunbar

Disruption is expected until 6pm with delays of up to 70 minutes expected

Passengers travelling on lines between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed are facing severe disruption after a vehicle struck a bridge in Dunbar.

National Rail said services including those running between Edinburgh and Newcastle are experiencing cancellations and delays of up to 70 minutes.

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The incident has now been cleared and all lines have reopened, but disruption is likely to last until 6pm.

Passengers travelling with CrossCountry, LNER, Lumo, ScotRail and TransPennine Express services may be affected.

National Rail said rail replacement transport is in place for TransPennine Express customers, who can travel on Lumo, LNER and CrossCountry services at no extra cost.

The rail body is urging passengers to check with their train operator before they travel.

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