Thousands are stranded as heat hits train signals

Thousands of passengers using Scotland’s busiest station suffered severe disruption last night after faults caused by sizzling temperatures.

All trains between Glasgow Central and Paisley Gilmour Street – the country’s second busiest line – were halted during the afternoon rush hour.

It affected services to Ayr, Largs,ardrossan,gourock and Wemyss Bay.

Network Rail said three sets of points which connect tracks near the station had been affected by the heat, preventing trains from entering or leaving the station.

A Network Rail spokeswoman said of the Glasgow Central disruption: “It is believed to be because of the hot weather.”

Scotrail Alliance said: “We share customers’ frustration when these things happen.”