TRAINS between Glasgow and London are facing major disruptions after a fallen tree damaged overhead electric lines.
Avanti West Coast has said all lines between Lockerbie and Carstairs are blocked and services would be affected until 2pm.
Some services scheduled to start in Glasgow are now starting in Preston, Lancashire, and experiencing delays of several hours.
Ticket holders have been advised that they can travel on alternative services on the east coast rail line, for no extra cost or get a refund.
Scotland faced strong winds eastward from the Atlantic overnight.
Alternative travel as tree delays cross-border services
All Avanti West Coast passengers travelling through Scotland will have their tickets accepted by other train companies at no extra cost.
Passengers can use:
- TransPennine Express between Preston and Glasgow/Edinburgh and between Manchester and York in both directions
- CrossCountry between Glasgow and Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street
- Northern between Carlisle and Newcastle/Leeds
- Scotrail between Glasgow and Edinburgh
- LNER between Edinburgh and London Kings Cross
Coach travel has also been booked between Glasgow Central, Edinburgh, Preston and Carlisle.
A statement from Avanti West Coast said: "Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Lockerbie and Carstairs, all lines are blocked.
"Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed. Please check your journey."
What has ScotRail said?
ScotRail train tickets are being accepted on Stagecoach bus services while services are suspended between Aberdeen and Inverurie.
The Aberdeen to Inverness railway line is also closed because of a fallen tree between Dyce and Kintore.
