RUNNERS taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon have blasted ScotRail over travel chaos on the morning of the event.

Scores of people made their way to the capital to take part in the event.

Many runners participating in a marathon in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Scores of people are set to take part in the Edinburgh MarathonCredit: AlamyScotrail train at a station platform.

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Runners blasted ScotRail for the chaosCredit: John Kirkby – The Sun Glasgow

But many feared missing out on the start as trains were packed, leaving not enough space for all of the people on the platform.

ScotRail never announced any extra services for the marathon, unlike previous years.

Huge crowds of passengers waited on station platforms as carriages quickly filled up.

Some commuters even claimed train crews told them not to let other passengers on when the train stopped.

It sparked fears some runners would miss the start and then not be able to take part in the race.

One passenger told The Herald: “The train was absolutely rammed and the conductor was telling passengers to ‘protect their space‘ if anyone at Polmont or Linlithgow tried to get on.

“She told people standing at the doors to tell folk trying to get on that the train was full and they weren’t allowed.

“It looked like some runners were left stranded. They won’t be able to make the start now.

“They’ve been training for months, raising thousands for charity and ScotRail has ruined their big day by not putting enough carriages on.”

Paul McKay, ScotRail Head of Communications, said: “We’ve been doing everything we can to help as many people as possible travel by rail during the Edinburgh Marathon event.

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“We’re sorry to any customers who have experienced disruption on their journey.

“Anyone delayed by 30 minutes or more is entitled to compensation through our Delay Repay Guarantee.

“Just keep hold of your tickets and claim on the ScotRail website or mobile app.”

ScotRail train at Queen Street station in Glasgow.

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They claim packed carriages left people strandedCredit: Getty