Hundreds stranded at Glasgow Central amid ScotRail chaos

Hundreds have been stranded in the busy station with almost all services delayed or cancelled entirely. 

The issues stem from rails "buckling" due to the extreme temperatures Glasgow has been experiencing this week.

ℹ️ We’re dealing with disruption on multiple routes across the central belt at the moment, mainly due to high track temperatures. Why does this affect the railway and why are speed restrictions imposed by @NetworkRailSCOT? Info: https://t.co/12JEoG2NT8

— ScotRail (@ScotRail) June 28, 2018

Passengers have hit out at the lack of transport available and have questioned why a contingency place has not been put in place.

One said: "I genuinely don’t believe this.

"Yesterday most trains cancelled at Glasgow Central from late afternoon. Today 3.5 hours from Aberdeen to Glasgow.

"I have been on three trains this week in Scotland- one more or less on time. Two very late. Massive cancellations again today."

Affected by #GlasgowCentral High Level disruption? You can use your train ticket with several bus operators at mo to continue your journey. Companies and route info in this thread 👇https://t.co/XBCvJABNUj

— ScotRail (@ScotRail) June 28, 2018

Commuters were urged to use low level trains were possible and check ScotRail's journey planner for information.

The rail bosses confirmed attempts were being made to set up ticket acceptance on bus routes, with many already in place. 

The disruption is expected to last until 9pm. 

As reported yesterday, staff at Central Station were forced to hand out water as the chaos ensued.