Glasgow–Edinburgh via Carstairs line

The Glasgow–Edinburgh via Carstairs line is a main railway route which connects the Scottish cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, by means of their respective sections of the West Coast Main Line (WCML).

Glasgow–Edinburgh via Carstairs line
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleScotland
Service
TypeHeavy rail
SystemNational Rail
Operator(s)ScotRail
Avanti West Coast
CrossCountry
London North Eastern Railway
TransPennine Express

DB Cargo
Freightliner
Direct Rail Services
Rolling stockInterCity 125
InterCity 225
Class 220 "Voyager"
Class 221 "SuperVoyager"
Class 380 "Desiro"
Class 397 "Civity"
Class 390 "Pendolino"
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC
Route map

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Along with the Shotts line, the Falkirk line, and the Helensburgh to Edinburgh route via Airdrie and Bathgate, the line is one of five direct electrified rail links between Glasgow and Edinburgh, and is frequently used by passenger and freight traffic. Passenger services are operated by ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway and TransPennine Express with freight services operated by DB Cargo, Freightliner and Direct Rail Services.

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