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Tuesday 26 Sep 2023

Passengers urged to plan ahead as Ayr Station Hotel fire continues to burn

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Scotland’s Railway: Scotland

No train services are expected to run to or from Ayr station over the next few days as engineers work to assess when the station can re-open, following a major fire at the neighbouring hotel last night.

Firefighters are still fighting the fire and Scotland’s Railway is working closely with the emergency services and affected train operators.

Initial indications are that our engineers won’t be able to access the area for at least 36 hours to assess the damage to the railway. 

Initially, ScotRail’s services between Glasgow Central and Ayr will terminate and start back from Irvine and services between Stranraer and Ayr will terminate and start back from Girvan.

Passengers are being advised to check their journey with ScotRail for the latest advice and alternative transport arrangements. 

Liam Sumpter, route director, Network Rail Scotland said: “Our team is on-site at Ayr station and working with the emergency services, including the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service,  who are still fighting the hotel fire.

“It’s a developing situation and unfortunately, no trains will run while we assess when the station can re-open.”