Rail services disrupted amid 'challenging weekend'

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Rail services disrupted amid 'challenging weekend'
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ScotRail has warned of extra pressure on services due to a driver shortage, Christmas shopping and football traffic.

ScotRail has warned passengers to expect disruption and "very busy" journeys on Sunday with some services cancelled due to a lack of drivers.

There is currently major disruption between Glasgow and Edinburgh, which are expected to be busy with shoppers and visitors to Christmas markets. ScotRail said "possible replacement buses" for some cancelled services are being arranged and there will be ticket acceptance in place where possible.ScotRail service delivery director, Mark Ilderton, said: "We are sorry to customers for the cancellations to services today, which have been necessary due to a shortage of available drivers.

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