TRAIN users travelling between Glasgow and London are being urged to check their journeys before setting off as railworks kick-off.

Those using the West Coast Main Line could be affected an upgrade of a major railway junction near Warrington begins this weekend for over two weeks.

Between July 20 and August 4, Network Rail will be upgrading track, cabling, overhead lines and signalling on the busy Acton Grange junction.

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Those on services from both Edinburgh and Glasgow to Birmingham and London could see their journey be disrupted.

While the 16-day project takes place, many train services will be diverted via alternative routes.

While train operators and Network Rail aim to keep passengers moving throughout the work, travellers may face extended journey times - and may even have to change onto different trains or buses for sections of their journey.

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Passengers are being urged to checknationalrail.co.uk before travelling so they know exactly what to expect. 

They are also advised to allow more time for their journeys as services are likely to be busier than usual.

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