PASSENGERS are being warned of delays as a number of services between Scotland and England are facing disruption.

Network Rail confirmed “major disruption” is expected between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed until 8pm on Tuesday.

The disruption is due to a fault on a train between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed which has led to all lines being blocked.

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A freight train has an issue with a wagon curtain between Reston and Berwick-upon-Tweed making the train unsafe.

Network Rail confirmed staff are currently on site.

As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 180 minutes.

The following routes are affected as a result:

  • CrossCountry between Aberdeen and Plymouth, and also between Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street / Bristol Temple Meads / Plymouth / Penzance
  • LNER between Inverness / Aberdeen / Stirling / Edinburgh and London Kings Cross
  • Lumo between Edinburgh and London Kings Cross
  • TransPennine Express between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed / Newcastle

Network Rail has advised passengers to check their journeys before they travel and to allow extra time.

Passengers may be entitled to compensation if they experience a delay.

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