Network Rail engineers are carrying out urgent repairs to overhead line equipment at Glasgow Central after damage earlier today caused major disruption at one of Scotland’s busiest stations.

The incident happened early this morning when sections of the overhead wires were damaged, severely affecting trains arriving and departing from the station. Engineering teams responded immediately and have been on site throughout the day, inspecting the extent of the damage and making temporary fixes to keep as many services running as safely as possible. An investigation is under way to determine the cause.

Most platforms at Glasgow Central have now reopened, but passengers are being advised to expect disruption for the remainder of the day while repairs continue into the night.

In a separate incident, emergency repairs on the Ayrshire line between Dalry and Kilwinning have now been completed after overhead wires were damaged there earlier. The route has fully reopened.

Ross Moran, route director at Network Rail Scotland, said:

“Our teams were quick to respond and understand the extent of the damage and repairs required. Platforms have reopened and services are resuming. However, this work will continue tonight to fully complete the repairs. I’d like to thank passengers for their patience and understanding while we complete this work. Restoring normal service as quickly as possible is our top priority, and we appreciate your support as we get the job done."

Phil Campbell, ScotRail customer operations director, added:

“We’re sorry to customers who experienced disruption to their journey today as a result of this incident. While Network Rail engineers continue their work to complete repairs to the overhead wires, our teams are focused on keeping people moving wherever possible and providing clear information to help customers plan their journeys. Anyone who has been delayed by 30 minutes or more can claim compensation through our Delay Repay guarantee on the ScotRail website or app, and we’d like to thank customers for their patience as services return to normal.”

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