PASSENGERS were advised to take an alternative route after a disturbance delayed trains at Airdrie.

One of two main rail connections between Glasgow and Edinburgh, the line was been held up due a problem with a female passenger.

It was initially believed the female traveller was under the influence of alcohol when a problem occures as the Glasgow-bound train reached Airdrie.

But British Transport Police said its officers attended before an ambulance was called.

A spokesman said the incident was "not a police matter" and the woman had been taken to hospital. 

Scotrail tweeted: "NEW: Due to passengers causing a disturbance on a train at #Airdrie, services running through this station will be disrupted."

They followed with: "UPDATE: #Airdrie: Alternative Train Routes:

"Glasgow to Edinburgh via Falkirk High/Shotts

"Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamston"