Major ScotRail services disrupted after passenger falls ill on train

Major ScotRail services have been disrupted after a passenger fell ill on a train.

The rail firm said trains running between Glasgow and Edinburgh will face delays and revisions after an illness was reported at Polmont around 3.45pm on Thursday.

A spokesperson said services were affected between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley via Falkirk High, between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley via Cumbernauld, and between Edinburgh and Dunblane.

Phil Campbell, ScotRail head of customer operations, said: “Due to the emergency services attending an incident, trains between Glasgow and Edinburgh via Falkirk High and via Cumbernauld, as well as between Edinburgh and Dunblane have been subject to delays and alterations.

“We’re working hard to get services running normally again, and we appreciate our customers understanding during this time.

“We advise anyone travelling this afternoon to check our website, app, or social media feeds for the most up to date information before travelling.”

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