ScotRail services to Ayr and Stranraer have been affected following the fire at the nearby Ayr station hotel, which required safety works and demolition. During the works, replacement buses have helped to keep customers moving, with a limited diesel train service to Ayr.
With Network Rail authorising the reinstatement of services on the line, ScotRail will now be reintroducing a full timetable of electric services from Glasgow Central to Ayr station.
From Monday, there will also be a gradual reintroduction of diesel train services between Kilmarnock, Ayr, Girvan, and Stranraer. Services will be limited from Monday to Saturday (see below), with a full timetable in place on Sundays.
Kilmarnock – Ayr, Girvan & Stranraer
The following train services will operate (Monday to Saturday):
0617 Ayr – Girvan
0803 Kilmarnock – Ayr
0809 Glasgow Central – Ayr (via Kilmarnock)
1003 Kilmarnock – Ayr
1136 Ayr – Stranraer
1535 Ayr – Stranraer
1604 Kilmarnock – Ayr
1702 Kilmarnock – Ayr
1711 Glasgow Central – Girvan (via Kilmarnock)
1903 Kilmarnock – Ayr
2111 Kilmarnock – Stranraer
0650 Girvan – Kilmarnock
0704 Stranraer – Glasgow Central (via Kilmarnock)
0930 Ayr – Kilmarnock
1305 Stranraer – Ayr
1519 Ayr – Kilmarnock
1621 Ayr – Kilmarnock
1707 Stranraer - Ayr
1730 Ayr – Kilmarnock
1903 Girvan – Ayr
2034 Ayr – Kilmarnock
Replacement buses will operate for services still to be reintroduced.
Customers can keep up to date with the latest timetable information by checking the ScotRail app or website.
Mark Ilderton, ScotRail Service Delivery Director, said:
“We’re pleased to be reintroducing a full electric service to Ayr station, and a gradual reintroduction of services to Stranraer.
“We know how disruptive the demolition work has been for customers, and thank them for their patience over the past months.
"We are very pleased that all impacted routes will begin reopening for business, and we look forward to welcoming customers back to the railway on Monday."
Ross Moran, route director, Network Rail Scotland, said:
“We’re pleased to be able to confirm that all platforms within Ayr station will re-open on Monday, allowing more services, including between Ayr and Stranraer, to return It’s another major milestone following the devastating fire which resulted in the station being closed for several months."
“Our thanks go to all of those who have worked hard to make this possible, as well as to passengers and members of the community for their patience.”