The incident caused disruption during rush hour.
10:27, 17 Sep 2025Updated 10:30, 17 Sep 2025
A vehicle struck a railway bridge at Carntyne station.(Image: Google.)
A vehicle has crashed into a railway bridge, causing disruption to services between Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The incident took place in Glasgow this morning.
The line in question was reopened after the bridge in Carntyne was examined by Network Rail.
ScotRail confirmed that some services to Edinburgh from Glasgow Queen Street faced disruption due to the issue.
Glasgow Live reports Scotrail posted on X about the issue.
The transport firm said: “We’ve had reports of a vehicle striking a bridge at Carntyne.
“The bridge is a structure that requires to be examined by Network Rail before services can pass over the bridge again.
“Both lines are currently closed. Please use our app for service updates.”
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In an update, Scotrail said: “Following a road vehicle colliding with a bridge earlier today at Carntyne all lines have now reopened.
“We can now run services as scheduled.
“However, disruption to services will be ongoing until our staff and trains are back in position.”
ScotRail, Police Scotland and Network Rail were approached for comment.
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