No trains on busy Glasgow Queen Street route today
As a result, all lines between Springburn and Gartcosh will be closed, affecting routes running between Glasgow Queen Street and Cumbernauld.
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ScotRail has confirmed that buses will be replacing the trains between [[Glasgow Queen Street]] and Cumbernauld all day.
ScotRail is urging passengers to plan ahead, warning that replacement services may be busier than usual, and travellers should allow extra time for their journeys.
Customers are also encouraged to use the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner to check timetables and plan their travel in advance.
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