Reduced train times are set to continue until at least the end of this month in an ongoing row over pay.

ScotRail has been running a temporary, reduced timetable since early July due to staff shortages amid the pay dispute.

Initially, this was set to be in place until the end of August, but that has been extended until the middle of September.

This is a result of the ongoing impact of fewer train drivers than normal currently available for overtime or rest day working, as is their contractual right.

A pay offer was submitted to Aslef at the end of August, with the train drivers’ union recommending that members accept the offer which its negotiating team described as “acceptable”.

The decision for workers to accept or reject the pay offer will close on September 25.

The offer has been put to the RMT, whose members voted for strike action, and the Unite union whose members were also balloted over industrial action.

For now, trains have been reduced between the New Cumnock and Auchinleck line and Glasgow, meaning travellers only have one train option on a Sunday, and reduced options during the week.

The ScotRail website shows an increased service of trains from Monday, September 16 onwards, with a heavy reduction up to and including Sunday, September 15.

However, for journeys between Monday, September 16 and Sunday, September 29, those traveling are asked to check back nearer the time.

A reminder of the current timetable for the area until Sunday, September 15:

First trains (midweek): 

  • 6.34am Auchinleck to Glasgow
  • 7.27am New Cumnock to Glasgow
  • 7.07am Glasgow to Kilmarnock and Carlisle (via Auchinleck and New Cumnock)

Last trains (midweek):

  • 7.27pm Auchinleck to Glasgow (7.18pm New Cumnock)
  • 10.32pm Kilmarnock to Glasgow
  • 10.14pm Glasgow to Auchinleck
  • 11.14pm Glasgow to Kilmarnock

Train times from Auchinleck to Glasgow (midweek):

  • 6.34am
  • 7.35am
  • 11.30am
  • 3.41pm
  • 7.27pm

Train times from Auchinleck to Glasgow (Saturday):

  • 7.35am
  • 11.37am
  • 3.41pm
  • 7.27pm

Train times from Auchinleck to Glasgow (Sunday):

  • 2.38pm

Train times from Glasgow to Auchinleck (Midweek):

  • 7.07am
  • 9.13am
  • 1.13pm
  • 5.28pm
  • 7.13pm

Train times from Glasgow to Auchinleck (Saturday):

  • 7.08am
  • 9.13am
  • 1.13pm
  • 5.29pm
  • 7.13pm

Train times from Glasgow to Auchinleck (Sunday):

  • 3.03pm

You can find more information about timetables from Monday, September 16 onwards on the ScotRail website.