Fife Electrification and track re-railing: buses replace trains between Edinburgh Gateway and Inverkeithing from Saturday 17 to Sunday 25 January 

Route(s) affected

CrossCountry between Plymouth and Dundee, and between Edinburgh and Aberdeen

LNER between London Kings Cross / Edinburgh and Aberdeen

ScotRail between Edinburgh and Cowdenbeath / Glenrothes with Thornton / Kirkcaldy / Perth / Dundee / Aberdeen / Inverness

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Edinburgh and Inverkeithing, closing various lines. Background information on the work taking place can be found below.

CrossCountry:

Saturday 17 to Sunday 25 January:

Buses will replace trains between Edinburgh and Dundee.

LNER:

Saturday 17 to Sunday 25 January:

Trains will be diverted between Edinburgh and Dundee, running via Stirling (not calling) with extended journey times.

Replacement buses will run between Edinburgh and Leuchars. For Inverkeithing / Kirkcaldy, you should use other services between Edinburgh and Inverkeithing / Kirkcaldy.

ScotRail:

Saturday 17 to Sunday 25 January:

ScotRail passengers may use their ticket on Edinburgh Trams between St Andrews Square and Edinburgh Gateway at no extra cost where bus connections to Inverkeithing can be made.

Replacement buses will run between:

Monday – Sunday (half-hourly all-day):

• Edinburgh Gateway and Inverkeithing / Dalgety Bay calling at Dalmeny

• North Queensferry and Inverkeithing

Monday – Friday (half-hourly between 06:30 and 09:30 and between 15:30 and 18:30):

• Haymarket and Inverkeithing / Dalgety Bay calling at Dalmeny

Saturday (half-hourly between 10:00 and 18:00)

• Haymarket and Inverkeithing / Dalgety Bay calling at Dalmeny

No trains or buses will call at South Gyle. All passengers for South Gyle should use Edinburgh Gateway for interchange.

Edinburgh - Aberdeen:

An amended and reduced service will run between Edinburgh and Aberdeen, with trains being diverted between Edinburgh and Dundee (via Stirling and Perth).

Edinburgh – Dundee:

Trains will run between Inverkeithing and Dundee as follows:

Saturday and Monday to Friday:

• One train per hour via Kirkcaldy

Sunday:

• One train per hour via Kirkcaldy

• One train per hour via Dunfermline

Edinburgh – Perth:

Trains operate will run as follows between Inverkeithing and Perth:

• One train per hour via Dunfermline (Monday – Sunday)

Edinburgh – Leven:

Trains will operate between Inverkeithing and Leven as follows:

Saturday and Monday to Friday:

• One train per hour via Kirkcaldy

• One train per hour via Dunfermline

Sunday:

• One train per hour via Kirkcaldy

Edinburgh to Glenrothes with Thornton / Cowdenbeath services:

Trains between Edinburgh and Glenrothes with Thornton / Cowdenbeath will not run. Stations on this route will be served by trains running to / from Perth / Dundee.

Alternative services offered by Stagecoach, please note your train ticket is not valid on these buses, you will need to purchase a ticket issued by Stagecoach online or on the bus:

Monday – Saturday

• X55 Dunfermline – Rosyth – Ferrytoll Park & Ride – Edinburgh Bus Station every 20 minutes

• X56 Halbeath Park & Ride – Ferrytoll Park & Ride – Edinburgh Bus Station every 60 minutes

• X57 Duloch Park – Halbeath Park & Ride – Ferrytoll Park & Ride – Edinburgh Bus Station every 60 minutes

• X58 Kirkcaldy Bus Station – Dalgety Bay – Inverkeithing – Ferrytoll Park & Ride – Edinburgh Bus Station every 60 minutes

• X59 / X59A Halbeath Park & Ride – Ferrytoll Park & Ride – Edinburgh Bus Station every 20 minutes

• X61 Kirkcaldy Bus Station – Halbeath Park & Ride – Ferrytoll Park & Ride – Edinburgh Bus Station every 60 minutes

• 747 Inverkeithing Rail Station - Ferrytoll Park & Ride - Edinburgh Airport every 20 minutes

Sunday

• X55 Dunfermline – Rosyth – Ferrytoll Park & Ride – Edinburgh Bus Station every 30 minutes

• X56 Halbeath Park & Ride – Ferrytoll Park & Ride – Edinburgh Bus Station every 120 minutes

• X57 Duloch Park – Halbeath Park & Ride – Ferrytoll Park & Ride – Edinburgh Bus Station every 120 minutes

• X58 Kirkcaldy Bus Station – Dalgety Bay – Inverkeithing – Ferrytoll Park & Ride – Edinburgh Bus Station every 60 minutes

• X59 / X59A Halbeath Park & Ride – Ferrytoll Park & Ride – Edinburgh Bus Station every 30 minutes

• X61 Kirkcaldy Bus Station – Halbeath Park & Ride – Ferrytoll Park & Ride – Edinburgh Bus Station every 60 minutes

• 747 Inverkeithing Rail Station - Ferrytoll Park & Ride - Edinburgh Airport every 20 minutes

Background information:

Trains that operate on the Fife routes need to be replaced in order to protect service continuity on these important routes. The Fife Electrification project will provide the infrastructure to replace the diesel trains that operate on the Fife routes with new-build, zero-emission trains. Replacing diesel trains with battery-electric trains will also help reduce the operating costs of the railway and improve the punctuality and reliability of the train services.

During the planned 9-day line closure, Network Rail will also undertake important track re-railing across the route, allowing teams to carry out work as efficiently as possible, while reducing future travel disruption for passengers.

More details on the Fife Electrification project are available on the Scotland's Railway website, and more information on the work taking place during the 9 day line closure can be found on the Network Rail website.

Check before you travel:

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

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.