On Hogmanay, trains will operate normally until approximately 7pm on December 31. No train services will be available on New Year’s Day. A revised schedule will commence on January 2. Further details, including the last train times for New Year’s Eve, can be found on the ScotRail website.
Category: Travel
Scotrail and the Festive Season
ScotRail reminds passengers of its altered Christmas and New Year timetable, with earlier final trains on Christmas Eve and Hogmanay. No services will run on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Passengers should plan ahead due to essential engineering work, while extra services and increased seating will be available.
A74(M) Closure: Traffic Disruption at Junction 11
New School Bus for Blantyre and Burnbank
Some great news for pupils of St John Ogilvie High School who live in Blantyre and Calderglen! JMB Travel will be introducing a brand new school day only bus service ‘S2’ from next Monday, 1st December 2025. It follows a loop beginning around Calderview Avenue / Caldergrove, travelling through central Blantyre, and finishing at St John Ogilvie. The […]
Glasgow Central Disruption due to overhead line damage
Ryanair ditches printed boarding passes
Ryanair will transition to entirely digital boarding passes starting November 12, eliminating printed options. Previously, only 20% of passengers used digital passes. Consumer group ‘Which’ worries this change may complicate travel for older individuals. Passengers are encouraged to share their preferences for digital versus printed boarding passes.
Flooded Roads Warning
Drivers should exercise caution due to widespread road flooding from recent heavy rains, with more expected today. The EK Expressway near Raith and the roundabout near Auchinraith are partially flooded but still passable. Residents are encouraged to report any additional flooding they encounter in Lanarkshire.
Successful Electric Train Test on Glasgow-East Kilbride Line
A successful overnight trial on the newly electrified line between Glasgow and East Kilbride was conducted with a Class 380 train. Engineers monitored the performance, marking a significant milestone in sustainable rail travel. Officials expressed pride in the infrastructure upgrades, which enhance reliability and improve passenger experiences.







