Cyclists are to have better access to Waverley Station in Edinburgh with a dedicated bike lane.
The new cycle lane will be created on the north entrance to the railway hub later this month.
The station, which has over 25m passengers a year, will also limit delivery vehicle access during peak times by early October.
Phil Verster, managing director of the ScotRail Alliance, said: “Since ScotRail and Network Rail came together earlier this year in our new ScotRail Alliance, we have made it clear that the decisions we take in the future will always be about delivering the absolute best service to our customers.
“We have heard loud and clear that the people who use Waverley wanted us to find a way to reintroduce cycling access to the station.
"We have listened and we have taken action. "
He added: "The arrangements we are putting in place at Waverley to bring back cycling deliver a pragmatic solution which balances our need to provide safe access while also responding to what customers want.”
Transport minister Derek Mackay said: "Cycling facilities at stations play a crucial role within this commitment by allowing more people the opportunity to start and complete their rail journeys by bike."
The cycle lane comes after a review of access at the station, which has already benefitted from significant enhancements to its facilities in recent years.
Cycle access on the north ramp was restricted in summer 2014 following the removal of all public vehicles, including taxis, from Waverley.
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