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Lines reopened: disruption between Kilwinning and Ardrossan Harbour / Largs expected until 19:00 

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Incident reported: Monday 24 August 2026 at 15:54

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Last updated

Monday 24 August 2026 at 17:51

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Trains between Glasgow Central and Ardrossan Harbour / Largs

Description

Following a fault with the signalling system between Kilwinning and Ardrossan Harbour / Largs all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains may still be delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 19:00.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement transport have been confirmed as follows:

  • x1 Ray Cars at Kilwinning at 17:30

  • x1 Exec Hire at Kilwinning at 17:30

  • x1 Photoflash at Kilwinning at 17:30

  • x1 SHM at Largs at 18:00

You can use your ticket, at no additional cost, on:

  • Alternatives: ScotRail services via any alternative route to your destination

  • McGills on 904, 906 and 901

  • Stagecoach buses on 11, 25 and 585

Customers travelling to Ardrossan Harbour to connect with the 18:00 CalMac ferry to Brodick are advised to travel to Troon for their 18:10 ferry, CalMac have been contacted and will honour Ardrossan tickets at Troon.

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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