Rail services on the West Highland Line disrupted due to high temperatures

Rail services on the West Highland Line have been forced to slow down due to rising temperatures.

ScotRail has enforced speed restrictions along the Glasgow to Mallaig line today as a result of high track temperatures.

Services operating to and from Oban and Mallaig are being directly affected by the changes.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Temperatures in Oban have reached highs of 23C with Mallaig experiencing highs of 20C.

⚠️ NEW: Due to a speed restriction because of high track temperatures, trains have to run at reduced speeds between Glasgow Queen Street and Oban/Mallaig. This will extend journey times. Disruption is expected until the end of the day. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. pic.twitter.com/vHMdgsoIxz

— ScotRail (@ScotRail) August 13, 2022

Rail officials have apologised for the disruption.

In a statement, published on their website, they wrote: “Because of a speed restriction because of high track temperatures trains have to run at reduced speed on the line.

“Disruption is expected until the end of the day.”

Speed restrictions have been imposed at a series of hot spots along the line including Locheilside Station, Craigendoran Junction, Garelochhead Station and Bridge of Orchy Station.

Cancellations due to staff shortages

Disruption is also being felt on the line as a result of staff shortages.

ScotRail’s 4.11pm service from Oban to Glasgow has been cancelled due to a shortage of train drivers.

It follows a similar cancellation made this morning.