TRAINS in Glasgow are currently delayed due to today's high temperatures. 

The ScotRail website is reporting a number of "minor disruptions" to services to and from Glasgow. 

The company is warning passengers that it is expecting delays to last until this evening.  

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A warning reads: "Because of a speed restriction because of high track temperatures trains have to run at reduced speed.

"Disruption is expected to last until around 8pm today."

The routes affected so far are:

  • Edinburgh Waverley - Glasgow Central via Carstairs
  • Edinburgh Waverley - Glasgow Central via Shotts 
  • Helensburgh Central - Bathgate - Edinburgh 

Temperatures in Glasgow are expected to reach 24C degrees today, but Friday and Saturday are predicted to be even hotter, with a maximum of 26C. 

ScotRail has been contacted for comment.