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:

• Edinburgh Gateway and Inverkeithing / Dalgety Bay

• North Queensferry and Inverkeithing connecting with main coaches / trains

• Haymarket to Inverkeithing (Monday to Friday, during peak times only)

All passengers for South Gyle should use Edinburgh Gateway for interchange.

Edinburgh to Aberdeen services:

Most train services are diverted between Edinburgh and Dundee (via Stirling and Perth).

Please note that a small number of services will operate between Dundee and Aberdeen only.

Services will call at Edinburgh at revised times, earlier or later than usual.

Alternative train services will operate between Dundee and Inverkeithing serving stations via Kirkcaldy / Cowdenbeath.

Edinburgh to Dundee services:

Revised train services operate between Inverkeithing and Dundee via Kirkcaldy (Monday to Saturdays) and via both Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline (Sundays only).

Edinburgh to Perth services:

Train services operate between Inverkeithing and Perth, but will now serve stations via Dunfermline and Glenrothes with Thornton.

Edinburgh to Leven services:

Train services operate between Inverkeithing and Leven via Kirkcaldy (Sundays only) and both Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline (Monday to Saturdays).

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

• 748 Inverkeithing Rail Station – Ferrytoll Park & Ride – Edinburgh Bus Station 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

• 748 Inverkeithing Rail Station – Ferrytoll Park & Ride – Edinburgh Bus Station 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.