Trains cancelled after waves crash over sea wall onto overhead lines

Glasgow train services have been cancelled after waves crashed over the sea wall defences in Saltcoats, affecting the overhead lines.

Network Rail posted a video on social media of water smashing over the barrier onto the nearby Glasgow Central to Largs/Ardrossan route on Wednesday.

Services have been withdrawn between Kilwinning and Largs/Ardrossan until conditions improve.

When water comes into contact with the overhead line equipment, it can cause the power to trip. In the current conditions, Network Rail believes the power would trip repeatedly.

The incident would risk damage to the train and possibly result in services being stranded.

ScotRail has urged passengers to take alternative train routes.

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