Commuters warned as signal fault hits busy route near Glasgow

Rail passengers: check before travelling as disruption hits some routes

Passengers have been warned about disruption <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>

(Image: Newsquest)

Rail passengers are being warned of disruption after a signalling fault at Newton in Lanarkshire.

Network Rail Scotland said engineers are dealing with a fault affecting the signalling system at Newton. Train services between Cumbernauld and Dalmuir via Motherwell may be cancelled, delayed or revised while the issue is resolved.

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However, services to and from Glasgow Central via Kings Park are unaffected by the fault.

⚠️ NEW: We've been advised by @NetworkRailSCOT that they are dealing with a fault with the signalling system at Newton (Lanark). ℹ️ Train services between Cumbernauld and Dalmuir via Motherwell will be cancelled, delayed or revised. https://t.co/gQ5HXgMZEA

— ScotRail (@ScotRail) October 19, 2026

Ticket acceptance has also been arranged with JMB Coaches on service 41 between Lanark and Motherwell in both directions to help passengers complete their journeys.

Travellers are being advised to check before they travel and allow extra time for their journey.