Rail disruption for Borders to Edinburgh line announced

ScotRail has confirmed late-night rail disruption in the Borders <i>(Image: Archives)</i>
ScotRail has confirmed late-night rail disruption in the Borders (Image: Archives)
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ScotRail has confirmed late-night rail disruption in the Borders.

Timetable changes are set to come into effect from Sunday, May 17, with the 11.19pm service from Tweedbank to Edinburgh and the 11.44pm service from Edinburgh to Tweedbank to be "temporarily withdrawn" to allow for electrification works.

The changes are part of broader adjustments across the network to accommodate operational needs and planned engineering works.

Mark Ilderton, ScotRail’s service delivery director, said: "There are a small number of changes for operational requirements and planned engineering works so the Borders route can be electrified, making rail travel more sustainable."

The operator encourages regular travellers to review the updated timetable before travelling to avoid inconvenience.

Mr Ilderton said: "Customers should check their regular journeys before travelling, as some train times may have changed."

The planned electrification of the Borders line is intended to make rail travel more sustainable.

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