Lines reopened: disruption through Kilwinning expected until 13:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 10:35
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Last updated
Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11:48
Train operators affected
- ScotRail
Route(s) affected
Between Glasgow Central and Largs / Ardrossan South Beach / Ardrossan Harbour / Ayr
Description
All lines have now reopened following an earlier fault with the signalling system at Kilwinning. Trains running through this station may continue to be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 13:00.
Customer advice:
You may use your ticket on the following Stagecoach Buses routes at no extra cost:
X34 between Glasgow, Beith, Dalry, Barrhead, Saltcoats, Ardrossan and Irvine
X36 between Glasgow and Ardrossan
X77 between Glasgow, Kilmarnock, Prestwick and Ayr
11 between Kilwinning, Ardrossan and Irvine
14 between Irvine, Troon and Ayr
25 between Beith, Dalry and Irvine
585 between Greenock, Ardrossan and Ayr
You may use your ticket on the following alternative services at no extra cost:
Glasgow Central to Gourock / Wemyss Bay for Paisley Gilmour Street
Glasgow Central and Largs / Ardrossan Harbour services for stations to Kilwinning
Rail replacement transport will shuttle buses are in operation between Kilwinning and Ayr.
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 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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