Limited rail services to and from Ayr will be reintroduced next week - more than two months after the line was closed following the fire at the former Station Hotel.
From Monday, December 4, ScotRail will operate a half-hourly rail shuttle service between Ayr and Prestwick Town, to connect with existing services between Prestwick and Glasgow Central.
The shuttle services will operate in and out of Platform 4 at Ayr station.
Trains have been unable to operate to or from Ayr since the devastating fire at the former Station Hotel building on September 25.
The safety exclusion zone around the former hotel building means that the train operator is still unable to operate a full service to and from the station.
ScotRail is advising customers to check their journey before they travel, and consult its social media channels for up to date information.
David Simpson, ScotRail service delivery director, said: "The devastating fire at the former station hotel has had a significant impact on ScotRail services in the south west of Scotland.
“Our immediate focus was on ensuring the safety of our passengers and putting in alternative travel and rail services as quickly as possible.
“We know how much people rely on rail services, so we’re pleased that we’re now in a position to introduce a shuttle service between Ayr and Prestwick Town, which will connect with rail services to and from Glasgow Central.
"We are continuing to work with South Ayrshire Council, Network Rail, and other partners to restore services in full as soon as possible.”
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