ScotRail has confirmed details of another reduced Sunday timetable with trains running only every two hours, with the last departure from Largs to Glasgow Central at 6.54pm.

The News reported last week that West of Scotland Labour MSP Katy Clark has labelled the latest temporary timetable cuts affecting Sunday rail travel as 'the latest kick in the teeth' for the Largs area.

The train timings are as follows: 

  • To Glasgow: 0854, 1054, 1254, 1454, 1654, 1854
  • To Largs: 0940, 1140, 1340, 1540, 1740, 1940

Ms Clark said: "Whilst I recognise that the timetable is a result of the ongoing impact of fewer train drivers than normal currently being available due to industrial action by the train drivers’ union ASLEF – which I would strongly urge you to intervene in and resolve – I believe the impact on the communities of Largs, Cumbrae and surrounding areas has been particularly egregious.

"Under the new timetable by ScotRail, trains will only run once every two hours between Largs and Glasgow on Sundays.

A Transport Scotland spokesperson said: “While pay negotiations are for ScotRail, as the employer, and the unions concerned, we acknowledge the desire of rail unions to negotiate a fair settlement for their members.

"The rail unions return to the negotiating table is welcome and we would encourage all parties to engage in meaningful dialogue so that a mutually agreeable outcome can be reached as soon as possible.

“Train planning and staff rotas are operational matters for ScotRail. However, we fully expect any timetable to give the best reliability and availability for passengers and that changes are communicated well in advance to enable effective journey planning.

“Although the Scottish Government is not at the negotiating table, Ministers are being kept informed of progress.”

Mark Ilderton, ScotRail Service Delivery Director, said:  “We are sorry to customers who are experiencing disruption to services. Customers can stay up to date with the latest travel information via our ScotRail app and website. 

 “We want to resolve the pay dispute with the trade unions and remain fully committed to further discussions.”