Date: 13/06/2015

TRAIN passengers yesterday faced 44 days of rail chaos as work began on the Winchburgh Tunnel to pave the way for new electric trains between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Travellers in central Scotland are bracing themselves for more than six weeks of crowded trains and replacement bus services on some routes due to the disruption. Trains between Edinburgh and Glasgow were yesterday running slower than usual, with typical journey times lasting around 90 minutes rather than the usual 55, while other services in central Scotland were also affected.

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Delays kick in on Edinburgh and Glasgow rail line

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TRAIN passengers yesterday faced 44 days of rail chaos as work began on the Winchburgh Tunnel to pave the way for new electric trains between Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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