Scotrail are to bring in a major timetable change today which will see a number of services between Edinburgh and Glasgow axed.
From Monday, 30 November, there will be a reduction in the frequency of trains between Edinburgh and Glasgow with services now operating every half hour compared to the standard 15 minutes.
It's the first of many changes announced by the rail operator in their new timetable, which will see 20 services to the North of Scotland axed due to dwindling numbers caused by the coronavirus shut down.
In the new timetable, which comes into affect fully from 13 December onwards, the 09:44, 15:56 and 17:41 services between Inverness and Edinburgh will be temporarily axed, while the 05:36 from Inverness to Edinburgh service which will now terminate at Perth Monday to Friday.
David Simpson, ScotRail operations director, said: “Throughout the pandemic, everyone across Scotland’s Railway has worked tirelessly to deliver a robust and reliable timetable, with services across the country keeping key workers moving.
“This revised timetable allows us to continue delivering that reliable and vital rail service, but better reflects the reduced demand and changing nature of travel in Scotland and the need to ensure value for taxpayer money.
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He added: “Fewer people are travelling during the morning and evening peaks because of more flexible work arrangements. Our targeted approach will deliver more than enough seats to allow customers to travel safely.”
