Passengers urged not to use LNER services after train damage
They've been told to wait until Wednesday if possible
Passengers are being urged not to travel on the main railway from Edinburgh down to London today, because of damage to London North Eastern Railway (LNER) trains.
It's after there was severe disruption on the operator's routes running along the East Coast Main Line between Scotland and King's Cross in London.
Around 10 LNER trains have been taken out of service due to damage to their pantographs, which is mounted on the roof to collect power through overhead wires.
LNER managing director David Horne said the operator is working hard to identify the cause of the problem, which has affected 30% of its electric trains.
The Department for Transport-owned company has a fleet of approximately 30 InterCity 225 electric trains. It is introducing new electric and bi-mode Azuma trains next month.
An LNER spokesman said: "Due to disruption on the LNER route, we're advising customers not to travel today.
"This is due to damage to some of our electric trains and is being investigated by our engineering teams and Network Rail.
"We are sorry for the inconvenience this will cause to customers.''
LNER passengers are able to use their tickets on alternative routes, including those run by TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail and Govia Thameslink Railway.
They can also travel on Wednesday or claim a refund.