ScotRail boosts weekend and evening services in new timetable

ScotRail is launching a new timetable aimed at boosting leisure travel across Scotland.

ScotRail’s new timetable will come into effect on Sunday May 17, with extra weekend and evening services added on key routes.

The changes will see increased services on lines including Glasgow Queen Street – Anniesland via Maryhill, Glasgow Central – Kilmarnock, the Levenmouth Rail Link, Edinburgh Waverley – North Berwick, Ayr – Glasgow Central, and Edinburgh Waverley – Aberdeen.

In the northeast, Sunday services between Aberdeen and Montrose and Aberdeen and Inverurie will be enhanced, while more electric trains will operate on the East Kilbride line on Sundays.

Passengers travelling between Edinburgh and Helensburgh Central will also see extra carriages on Friday and Saturday evenings.

The operator says the timetable is designed to meet greater demand for leisure travel, with customers using rail for events, trips and days out.

A small number of weekday services will be amended to support operational requirements and planned engineering works, including ongoing work to electrify the Borders Railway route.

Mark Ilderton, ScotRail Service Delivery Director, said: “From tomorrow, we are introducing timetable improvements to support the growing demand for leisure travel and provide customers with more flexibility when travelling across the country.

“The changes include additional weekend and late evening services on a number of routes, helping customers travel for events, social occasions, and days out by rail.

“Alongside the fares freeze, these timetable enhancements offer customers even greater value and convenience when choosing to travel with ScotRail.”

Customers are encouraged to check their journeys before travelling, as some train times may have changed.