Due to a fault with the signalling system at Kilwinning the line is closed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
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.
* Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour & Largs services for stations to Kilwinning
* Glasgow Central - Gourock & Wemyss Bay for Paisley Gilmour Street
* 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.
* Customers at Glasgow are advised if travelling to Prestwick Airport, Prestwick Town or Ayr to make their way to Buchanan Bus Station and travel on X77 Stagecoch bus and the same with customers at Ayr to travel on the X77 from Ayr to Glasgow calling at Prestick Town and Pestwick Airport. Just show your valid ScotRail ticket to the bus drivers.
* Customers are advised to make their alternative transport arrangements as we have currently been unable to source replacement buses.
Option 3 - Rail Replacement Transport..
* Buses have been requested for Kilwinning and Ayr however nothing has been confirmed.
Option 4 - Consider travelling later..
* You might wish to consider postponing your journey until our service's return to normal.
Additional Information:
* We have reports of a signalling fault at Kilwinning affecting Ayr services on platforms 3 & 4 only.
* Staff have been advised and will be attending.

Facilities on the 03/09/26 07:30 Edinburgh to Aberdeen due 10:06.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 03/09/26 08:02 Wick to Inverness due 12:27.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 03/09/26 11:01 Aberdeen to Edinburgh due 13:23.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 03/09/26 12:39 Inverness to Aberdeen due 15:01.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 03/09/26 13:11 Aberdeen to Edinburgh due 15:29.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 03/09/26 14:00 Inverness to Wick due 18:22.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 03/09/26 14:28 Inverness to Aberdeen due 16:41.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 03/09/26 14:39 Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness due 19:39.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 5 from Aberdeen. Catering is not available throughout.

Facilities on the 03/09/26 16:04 Aberdeen to Inverness due 18:22.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 03/09/26 16:29 Edinburgh to Aberdeen due 19:00.
Catering is not available.

23:32 Helensburgh Central to Airdrie due 00:51 has been delayed at Helensburgh Central and is now 11 minutes late.
This is due to trespassers on the railway earlier today.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.

Facilities on the 03/09/26 14:39 Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness due 19:39.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 5 from Aberdeen. Catering is not available throughout.

23:32 Helensburgh Central to Airdrie due 00:51 has been delayed at Helensburgh Central and is now 11 minutes late.
This is due to trespassers on the railway earlier today.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.

02/09/26 23:45 Glasgow Central to Ardrossan South Beach due 00:30 has been delayed at Glasgow Central and is now 15 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

03/09/26 00:15 Glasgow Central to Ayr due 01:09 will be terminated at Kilwinning.
It will no longer call at Irvine, Barassie, Troon, Prestwick Int. Airport, Prestwick Town, Newton-On-Ayr and Ayr.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

03/09/26 05:57 Aberdeen to Edinburgh due 08:35 will call additionally at Inverkeithing.
This is due to a fault on a train in front of this one.

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 lifts will be out of order between platform 2 and the overbridge from now until further notice at Fauldhouse station.
Additional Information:
Platform 2 lift at Fauldhouse 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 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.