SCOTRAIL has been forced to close the line between Bathgate and Edinburgh Waverley due to a gas leak.
In a post on Twitter/X, ScotRail said the line was shut due to a “gas leak near Livingston North”.
Network Rail Scotland meanwhile said works were ongoing to repair the leak but that it did not have a timescale for when the line might reopen.
ScotRail also provided an update for any commuters who might be impacted by the closure.
It said: “We have buses running between Bathgate and Edinburgh Park in both directions.
“We have ticket acceptance in place with Edinburgh Trams between Edinburgh and Edinburgh Park.”
A new update posted shortly after 10am by Network Rail said: "It's unlikely that the railway will reopen between Bathgate and Edinburgh Waverley until at least mid-afternoon.
"@SGNgas are working to repair the gas leak in Livingston ASAP. We have no an operations manager on site representing the railway."
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