Buses and trains in Ayrshire have started to operate a reduced service due to the coronavirus crisis.
Stagecoach and ScotRail announced that changes would be implemented on Monday following government advice.
Revised timetables are now available from both operators in and around Kilmarnock, Stewarton and the Irvine Valley.
ScotRail said that reducing the number of trains in service creates opportunities for additional cleaning activities on trains, and in depots, and allows more targeted cleaning at stations.
The rail provider added that with more railway staff being affected by the impact of the coronavirus, revising services also accommodates infrastructure changes, and allows safety critical roles to be performed across the country.
And bosses are confident that the service level will deliver more than enough seats to meet the current demand levels and the timetable will be kept under regular review to react to any further developments.
David Simpson, ScotRail operations director, said: “We are facing an unprecedented challenge on Scotland’s railway and the revised timetable will help to provide a critical service for the key workers across the country.
“Our own people are absolutely committed and are working flat out on the frontline to help keep the country moving, while also keeping themselves and customers safe.
“The railway has an important role to play during this crisis and we will work closely with the Scottish Government to do all we can as the situation develops.”
For a ScotRail timetable visit: www.scotrail.co.uk/coronavirus-travel-information
And for a Stagecoach timetable, visit: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/coronavirus
