Thursday, May 23, 2024 Train services at Glasgow Central have faced significant disruptions due to heavy flooding on the morning of Thursday, May 23, 2024. Avanti West Coast has announced the cancellation of services between Preston and Glasgow/Edinburgh in both directions because of flooding between Carlisle and Lockerbie. Travelers are being urged not to attempt journeys on these routes, as the flooding has caused widespread service cancellations and delays.
The heavy flooding is a result of the River Caldew in England bursting its banks, which has inundated the West Coast Main Line in Carlisle. This critical section of the rail network is now impassable, affecting all services between Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, and Carlisle. The disruption has significant implications for travel and tourism, particularly for those planning to travel to or from Glasgow.
The cancellation of train services impacts not only daily commuters but also tourists who rely on these routes for access to Scotland’s key attractions and destinations. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain in Glasgow and the wider Strathclyde area, effective until 6 p.m.
on Thursday, May 23. This adverse weather condition has further complicated travel plans, adding to the chaos caused by the flooding. Network Rail and Avanti West Coast have issued statements emphasizing the severity of the situation and advising passengers to avoid travel on affected routes.
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