A swan on Glasgow Central’s tracks caused major delays on October 27, 2025, before being safely removed and recovering.

A swan on the high-level tracks at Glasgow Central station, Scotland’s busiest railway hub, caused major rush-hour disruptions on October 27, 2025, prompting delays and cancellations as trains slowed and response teams worked to safely remove the bird. Spotted around 5:49 p.m., the swan was relocated by 6:30 p.m. and reported as distressed but recovering. By 9:42 p.m., ScotRail confirmed all services had returned to normal, ending the disruption. The incident highlighted ongoing challenges of wildlife on active railway lines.