4 November 2005

SPT adds late night train services

NEW late night train services in Strathclyde are due to come into operation in December after being given the go-ahead by SPT.

The most recent timetable additions will offer passengers an improved night time service as the busy Christmas period approaches.

From December, there will be a 0015 train from Glasgow Central to Ayr between Tuesday and Saturday; a 2345 service from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan South Beach between Monday and Friday; and a 2310 train from Helensburgh Central to Drumgelloch between Monday and Saturday.

In addition, a further service - a 2350 train from Glasgow Central to Gourock on Thursday nights - was approved at a committee meeting on 4 November.

Current services, which run from Glasgow Central to Gourock on Friday and Saturday nights, have consistently seen excellent passenger uptake and it is anticipated that a late Thursday night service would also be well used.

SPT Chair, Councillor Alistair Watson said, "We're pleased to be able to introduce these new rail services which will ensure people can use the train late into the evening. This is another example of SPT updating and improving services for passengers across Strathclyde."

Managing Director of First ScotRail, Mary Dickson, said, "First ScotRail works closely with the Scottish Executive and other industry partners to provide the best service possible for our passengers. From the start of our winter timetable, we will be running additional late night services from Glasgow to Ardrossan, Ayr and Gourock, which will provide even more opportunities for passengers to travel home safely after a night out in the city centre."

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