Hundreds of rail commuters are facing travel chaos this morning thanks to signalling problems in Glasgow, the Central Belt and Edinburgh.
Scotrail say in total 33 services have been affected so far, with disruption likely to continue up until 10am.
The train operator issued a warning on Twitter saying some routes may even be cancelled due to the problem.
Due to signalling fault, services btwn GLQ & EDB/Stirling/Alloa/Dundee & Anniesland/Springburn & Falkirk Grahamston currently disrupted.
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) April 5, 2016
Trains between Edinburgh and Glasgow Queen Street via Falkirk High are facing severe disruptions while services between Glasgow to Anniesland, Lenzie, Bishopbriggs, Croy and Cumbernauld are also facing problems.
Due to a fault with signalling system, trains between Anniesland & Falkirk Grahamston via Springburn may be cancelled.
However, Scotrail say train tickets can be used on First Bus services between Bishopbriggs & Lenzie and Falkirk Grahamston & Anniesland.
Passengers are being urged to check www.journeycheck.com/scotrail for up to date travel advice on routes.
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