Following a fault with the signalling system at Ayr all lines are now open. Disruption is expected until 16:45 05/09.
Impact:
Train services between Glasgow Central and Ayr will be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Customer Advice:
Option 1 - Check if a rail journey is currently possible..
* Use the National Rail Enquiries real-time journey planner to check if you can continue your journey by rail.
Option 2 - Alternative Routes & Local Public Transport..
Customers can travel on alternative routes.
* If you have had to drive to another station your ticket will be valid to collect your car on your return journey. Speak to a member of staff to validate your ticket.
* We have arranged for your tickets to be accepted on the following local bus operators:
* Stagecoach West:
* Bus X77 is Ayr to Glasgow calling Prestwick Airport, Prestwick Cross, Kilmarnock and Glasgow Buchanan Street
Option 3 - Rail Replacement Transport..
* Currently, we have not requested Rail Replacement Transport. We will monitor this situation as the incident develops.
Option 4 - Consider travelling later..
* You might wish to consider postponing your journey until our service's return to normal.
Additional Information:
* Our response team have managed to repair signalling fault.
* We can now run services as scheduled.
* Disruption to services may still be ongoing until our staff and trains are back in position.

Following a fault with the signalling system at Ayr all lines are now open. Disruption is expected until 16:45 05/09.
Impact:
Train services between Ayr and Stranraer will be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Customer Advice:
Option 1 - Check if a rail journey is currently possible..
* Use the National Rail Enquiries real-time journey planner to check if you can continue your journey by rail.
Option 2 - Alternative Routes & Local Public Transport..
Customers can travel on alternative routes.
* If you have had to drive to another station your ticket will be valid to collect your car on your return journey. Speak to a member of staff to validate your ticket.
* We have arranged for your tickets to be accepted on the following local bus operators:
* Stagecoach West:
* Bus X77 is Ayr to Glasgow calling Prestwick Airport, Prestwick Cross, Kilmarnock and Glasgow Buchanan Street
Option 3 - Rail Replacement Transport..
* Currently, we have not requested Rail Replacement Transport. We will monitor this situation as the incident develops.
Option 4 - Consider travelling later..
* You might wish to consider postponing your journey until our service's return to normal.
Additional Information:
* Our response team have managed to repair signalling fault.
* We can now run services as scheduled.
* Disruption to services may still be ongoing until our staff and trains are back in position.

Facilities on the 05/09/26 14:28 Inverness to Aberdeen due 16:41.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 05/09/26 14:39 Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness due 19:39.
Catering is not available between Aberdeen and Inverness.

Facilities on the 05/09/26 15:07 Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness due 18:26.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 05/09/26 15:30 Edinburgh to Aberdeen due 17:57.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 15:44 Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street due 19:22.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 05/09/26 16:30 Edinburgh to Aberdeen due 19:00.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 05/09/26 16:38 Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen due 19:28.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 05/09/26 17:20 Inverness to Aberdeen due 19:36.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 06/09/26 09:59 Inverness to Aberdeen due 12:15.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 06/09/26 10:52 Inverness to Edinburgh due 14:06.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 06/09/26 12:37 Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street due 16:07.
Catering is not available between Inverness and Perth.

Facilities on the 06/09/26 12:43 Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen due 15:17.
Catering is not available.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 06/09/26 13:00 Aberdeen to Inverness due 15:11.
Catering is not available throughout.

Facilities on the 06/09/26 14:39 Glasgow Queen Street to Elgin due 18:42.
Catering is not available between Perth and Inverness.

Facilities on the 06/09/26 15:52 Edinburgh to Inverness due 19:10.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 06/09/26 16:31 Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street due 19:09.
Catering is not available.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 06/09/26 17:03 Inverness to Aberdeen due 19:14.
Catering is not available throughout.

Facilities on the 14:35 Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street due 17:15.
This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.

Facilities on the 15:42 Leven to Edinburgh due 17:08.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 15:47 Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath due 16:31.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 15:59 Cowdenbeath to Edinburgh due 16:44.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

16:04 Glasgow Central to Edinburgh due 17:11 is being delayed between Bellshill and Shotts and is now expected to be 5 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.

Facilities on the 16:35 Glasgow Central to Neilston due 17:06.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 16:52 Cowdenbeath to Edinburgh due 17:34.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 17:01 Edinburgh to Leven due 18:06.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 17:18 Edinburgh to Leven due 18:34.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 17:26 Neilston to Glasgow Central due 17:57.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 17:41 Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen due 20:32.
This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.

Facilities on the 17:48 Edinburgh to Dundee due 19:18.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 18:07 Glasgow Central to Neilston due 18:38.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 18:17 Leven to Edinburgh due 19:26.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 18:45 Leven to Edinburgh due 20:01.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 18:54 Neilston to Glasgow Central due 19:25.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 19:35 Glasgow Central to Neilston due 20:06.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 19:53 Dundee to Edinburgh due 21:17.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 20:04 Edinburgh to Leven due 21:12.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 20:26 Neilston to Glasgow Central due 20:57.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 21:25 Leven to Edinburgh due 22:31.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 21:35 Glasgow Central to Neilston due 22:06.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 22:00 Edinburgh to Dundee due 23:31.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 22:26 Neilston to Glasgow Central due 22:58.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 23:05 Glasgow Central to Neilston due 23:36.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 23:18 Edinburgh to Perth due 00:55.
This is due to a broken down train.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

15:11 Glasgow Central to Ayr due 16:12 has been delayed at Barassie and is now 31 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

15:30 Glasgow Central to Ayr due 16:23 has been delayed at Kilwinning and is now 21 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

15:35 Ayr to Stranraer due 16:56 has been reinstated.
It has been delayed at Ayr and is now 38 minutes late.
This is due to train crew being delayed.

15:37 Ayr to Glasgow Central due 16:34 will no longer call at Dalry, Glengarnock, Lochwinnoch, Howwood Renfrew and Milliken Park.
It has been previously delayed and is now expected to be 25 minutes late from Johnstone.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

15:48 Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Central due 16:42 will be started from Ardrossan South Beach.
It will no longer call at Ardrossan Harbour and Ardrossan Town.
This is due to a short-notice change to the timetable.

15:55 Ayr to Glasgow Central due 16:46 has been delayed at Ayr and is now 21 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

16:04 Glasgow Central to Edinburgh due 17:11 is being delayed between Bellshill and Shotts and is now expected to be 5 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.

16:20 Ayr to Glasgow Central due 17:11 has been delayed at Ayr and is now 8 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

16:41 Ayr to Glasgow Central due 17:36 will be starting late from Ayr.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

17:00 Glasgow Central to Ayr due 17:58 will be starting late from Glasgow Central.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

17:07 Stranraer to Ayr due 18:33 will be starting late from Stranraer.
This is due to train crew being delayed.

The lifts will be out of order from now until further notice at Addiewell station.
Additional Information:
If you need help with your travel plans, please get in touch:
Free Assisted Travel Helpline: 0800 046 1634
Assisted Travel Textphone: 18001 0800 046 1634 (for people who are hard of hearing)
Speak to staff at any staffed station on our network please check opening times for your station
We're sorry if this station facility change affects your journey.

The escalators will be out of order from now until further notice at Dundee station.
Additional Information:
Up escalator at Dundee is out of use.
If you need help with your travel plans, please get in touch:
Free Assisted Travel Helpline: 0800 046 1634
Assisted Travel Textphone: 18001 0800 046 1634 (for people who are hard of hearing)
Speak to staff at any staffed station on our network please check opening times for your station
We're sorry if this station facility change affects your journey.

The escalators will be out of order from now until 23:59 on 30/10/2026 at Glasgow Central station.
Additional Information:
Upgrade works on Glasgow Central escalators until approximately 30/10/26
If you need help with your travel plans, please get in touch:
Free Assisted Travel Helpline: 0800 046 1634
Assisted Travel Textphone: 18001 0800 046 1634 (for people who are hard of hearing)
Speak to staff at any staffed station on our network please check opening times for your station
We're sorry if this station facility change affects your journey.

The lifts will be out of order from now until further notice at Motherwell station.
Additional Information:
Platform 1 lift at Motherwell is currently out of use.
If you need help with your travel plans, please get in touch:
Free Assisted Travel Helpline: 0800 046 1634
Assisted Travel Textphone: 18001 0800 046 1634 (for people who are hard of hearing)
Speak to staff at any staffed station on our network please check opening times for your station
We're sorry if this station facility change affects your journey.

The lifts will be out of order between platform 2 and foot bridge from now until further notice at Newton Lanark station.
Additional Information:
Platform 2 lift only not working at Newton, passengers are advised to get high level trains from Glasgow Central if requiring assistance.
If you need help with your travel plans, please get in touch:
Free Assisted Travel Helpline: 0800 046 1634
Assisted Travel Textphone: 18001 0800 046 1634 (for people who are hard of hearing)
Speak to staff at any staffed station on our network please check opening times for your station
We're sorry if this station facility change affects your journey.

Step free access will be unavailable throughout the station from now until further notice at Whinhill station.
Additional Information:
Accessible ramp is closed for emergency works, passengers are advised to use Port Glasgow and speak to staff for assistance.
If you need help with your travel plans, please get in touch:
Free Assisted Travel Helpline: 0800 046 1634
Assisted Travel Textphone: 18001 0800 046 1634 (for people who are hard of hearing)
Speak to staff at any staffed station on our network please check opening times for your station
We're sorry if this station facility change affects your journey.

Planned engineering work will take place between Barrhead and Dumfries from 00:01, Saturday 29 August 2026 to 23:59, Friday 11 September 2026.
Additional Information:
Track and drainage works are taking place between Barrhead and Dumfries
Glasgow Central Kilmarnock
Glasgow Central Dumfries & Carlisle
Buses replace trains between Barrhead, Kilmarnock and Dumfries
Kilmarnock Ayr Stranraer
On Monday Saturdays, buses operate between Kilmarnock & Troon where passengers can connect with trains for Ayr and Stranraer
Please note: due to the International Ayr Show on Saturday 05 September, buses are altered to operate between Kilmarnock & Ayr (instead of Troon). Capacity on buses is extremely limited and passengers are advised to give additional time to their journey.