Scotland to London trains cancelled in wake of heatwave

Services resumed this afternoon as repairs were made

Hundreds of rail passengers have faced disruption after the extreme heat damaged equipment on the lines.

Routes from Scotland to London were cancelled or delayed because of buckled rails or fires. Direct services restarted this afternoon but disruption is expected to continue. It left many passengers having to find alternative ways home.

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