Changes to train 'calling points' between Dumbarton and Edinburgh

When the tunnel re-opens on August 8, train times for customers in the Dumbarton area will broadly remain the same as they are just now.

However, there will be some changes to station ‘calls’ on the route to and from Edinburgh.

These changes should only affect those travelling beyond Glasgow city centre.

Balloch - Airdrie trains will continue to be ‘all-stoppers’ all day, meaning that those travelling to/from Glasgow in the evening will continue to benefit from more services.

During the tunnel works, almost every train on the Helensburgh – Edinburgh route runs with six carriages to accommodate additional passengers switching from the line via Falkirk High.

However, when the tunnel re-opens six trains will be taken out of service for refurbishment, resulting in carriages being moved around to best meet customer demand.

A ScotRail Alliance spokeswoman said: “We are keeping the best bits of the Queen Street tunnel timetable as customer feedback has been positive, and we’ve been able to provide a much more reliable service.

“Nevertheless, we’re encouraging customers - particularly those who travel beyond Glasgow city centre – to check their journeys online or via the ScotRail app, selecting a date from 8 August.”

Stopping patterns: Helensburgh – Edinburgh: Through the day, trains will call in both directions at: Craigendoran, Cardross, Dalreoch, Dumbarton Central, Dumbarton East, Dalmuir, Hyndland, Partick, Charing Cross, Glasgow Queen Street, High Street, Garrowhill, Easterhouse, Blairhill, Coatbridge Sunnyside, Coatdyke, Airdrie, Drumgelloch, Bathgate, Livingston North, Uphall, Edinburgh Park, and Haymarket.

In the evening, Helensburgh services will also call at Caldercruix, Blackridge and Armadale and will NOT stop at Bellgrove, Carntyne, Shettleston, Garrowhill, Easterhouse, Blairhill. Trains between Airdrie and Balloch call at these stations instead in the evening.