No trains between Ayr and Kilwinning until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 02 September 2026 at 21:13
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Last updated
Wednesday 02 September 2026 at 21:54
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Ayr and Glasgow Central
Description
A fault with the signalling system in the Kilwinning area means some lines are blocked. Trains running between Ayr and Kilwinning will be cancelled or revised to not run between these stations.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advice:
Buses have been requested to run between Ayr and Kilwinning.
Customers at Glasgow Central are advised if travelling to Prestwick Airport, Prestwick Town or Ayr to make their way to Buchanan bus station and travel on X77 Stagecoach Bus route and the same with customers at Ayr to travel on the X77 from Ayr to Glasgow Central calling at Prestick Town and Pestwick Airport.
These journeys can be made at no extra cost.
Just show your valid ScotRail ticket to the bus drivers.
You can use your ticket, at no additional cost, on ScotRail services via any alternative route to your destination.
If you have had to drive to another station your ticket will be valid to collect your car on your return journey. Speak to a member of staff to validate your ticket.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
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 drop-off 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.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
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