There will be no direct train services between Scotland and London this weekend as Network Rail carries out engineering work on two major routes at once - meaning thousands of passengers face major disruption.
Network Rail is closing sections of both the East Coast and West Coast main lines on Saturday and Sunday, blaming a "congested work programme". That means journeys between London and Scotland will require at least one change and will take longer.
Watchdog Transport Focus told the PA news agency “this situation should not happen”.