No trains between Kilwinning and Ardrossan Harbour / Largs until approximately 22:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 17 October 2026 at 18:57
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Last updated
Saturday 17 October 2026 at 20:33
Train operators affected
- ScotRail
Route(s) affected
Between Glasgow Central and Ardrossan Harbour / Largs
Description
There is a fault with the signalling system in the Kilwinning area, closing all lines.
As a result, trains running between Glasgow Central and Ardrossan Harbour / Largs will be revised to only run between Glasgow Central and Kilwinning.
This is expected to cause disruption until 22:00.
Customer advice:
Rail replacement buses have been confirmed between Kilwinning and Ardrossan Harbour / Largs. These are expected to be on site at approximately 20:30.
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following Stagecoach West bus services:
11 between Kilmarnock and Ardrossan
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.
Technical staff are on route and have estimated to be on site for 19:40.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail 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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