Train services at Glasgow Central have been severely disrupted due to heavy flooding on Thursday, May 23, 2024. The flooding, caused by the River Caldew bursting its banks, has inundated the West Coast Main Line in Carlisle, affecting all services between Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, and Carlisle. Avanti West Coast has canceled services between Preston and Glasgow/Edinburgh in both directions, urging travelers to avoid these routes. The disruption has major implications for travel and tourism, particularly for those planning trips to or from Glasgow.