Trains between Glasgow and Edinburgh have been hit after faults on the line meant passengers were forced to get off.

Busy morning services have been disrupted after faults on a train at Falkirk High station have meant commuters have had to take to the road. 

Issues were first detected just before 9.30am on Monday morning. 

Some passengers have been advised to use local bus services between Stirling and Edinburgh. 

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Otherwise, replacement bus services put on by ScotRail in all directions were arriving until just before 10am. 

Tweeting, ScotRail said: "Due to a fault on a train at #FalkirkHigh, services through this station may be delayed or revised.

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"You can now use the First Scotland route 38 in both directions between Stirling and Edinburgh in both directions. Just show your rail ticket or Smartcard to the driver as you board."