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Major Disruption to Glasgow Trains After Electric Wires Damaged
Damage to overhead wires at Glasgow Central and Glengarnock has caused cancellations and delays on routes including Ayr, Largs, and Ardrossan, with major disruption expected today, Network Rail said.
- On November 20, 2025, Glasgow Central Station high-level suffered overhead wire damage, disrupting services in and out, Network Rail and ScotRail said.
- Network Rail said teams are assessing the damage to determine repairs, while separate overhead-wire damage at Glengarnock disrupted ScotRail services between Glasgow Central and Ayr, Largs and Ardrossan.
- Photographs released by Network Rail Scotland show disconnected overhead wires above the tracks, while on-site response teams move a train and arrange safe access for temporary repair.
- Most services through the city's south side are cancelled or delayed, with disruption expected until around 2pm today and ScotRail tickets valid on alternative routes or McGills buses.
- Commuters were urged to check ScotRail's website for live updates as uncertainty persists; ScotRail said `We have received reports of damage to the overhead lines at Glasgow Central` and Network Rail staff will arrive shortly.
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