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Buses replace trains between Glasgow Central and East Kilbride / Kilmarnock on Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 24 May 2026 to Monday 25 May 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Glasgow Central and East Kilbride / Barrhead / Kilmarnock / Dumfries / Carlisle

Description

Track work is taking place in the Barrhead area, closing some lines.

The following amended service will operate:

Trains between Glasgow Central and Barrhead / Kilmarnock and between Glasgow Central and Dumfries / Carlisle will be replace by buses between Glasgow Central and Kilmarnock.

Trains between Glasgow Central and East Kilbride will be replaced by buses.

No trains or buses will operate at Thorntonhall. Passengers can use alternate stations or contact the help point at Thorntonhall for travel assistance.

Trains between Glasgow Central and Newton (Cathcart Circle) via Maxwell Park are cancelled.

All trains between Glasgow Central High Level and Newton operate via Mount Florida.
Passengers for stations via Maxwell Park can use alternate stations via Mount Florida, local bus operators (at your own cost), or contact the help point for travel assistance.

Please note: on Monday 25 May, last trains on the following routes are earlier than normal:

Glasgow Central – Newton (via Mount Florida)

Last trains:

  • 22:21 Glasgow Central to Newton

  • 22:50 Newton to Glasgow Central High Level

Glasgow Central – Neilston

Last trains:

  • 21:36 Glasgow Central to Neilston

  • 22:26 Neilston to Glasgow Central

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

You can plan your journey on buses by using the Traveline website

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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