Rail passengers had faced delays and cancellations after a vehicle struck a bridge in Addiewell.

Train services between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh via Shotts were affected after a road vehicle collided with a rail bridge in Addiewell, West Lothian.

ScotRail said that engineers would have to examine the bridge before the services could re-commence. The line was active again by around 2.30pm, according to ticketing information.

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Services were cancelled from Edinburgh including the 12.28 to Glasgow Central.

Posting on social media, ScotRail said: “Due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge at Addiewell, the line is closed. Our response team is en route to examine this. Until then, we are unable to run trains through these stations. Train services between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh via Shotts will be cancelled, delayed or revised.”