A major phase of work to prepare the railway in Fife for electrification begins this weekend, with line closures and changes to train services planned.
Starting this Saturday, teams will spend 18 days carrying out some of the biggest and most complex parts of the project, including rebuilding bridges, making changes to the track and upgrading signalling equipment. Teams will also continue installing foundations for the masts alongside the track that will support the overhead wires and carry out further track and signalling improvements whilst the line is closed.
People travelling in and through Fife are being asked to plan ahead and check before you travel, as parts of the Fife Circle will be closed in phases throughout October:
· Saturday 10 to Friday 23 October - no trains will run via Kirkcaldy. Some CrossCountry, LNER and ScotRail services will be revised, and rail replacement buses will operate. Full details are on the ScotRail website.
· Saturday 24 to Tuesday 27 October - buses will replace ScotRail trains between Cowdenbeath and Leven. Full details are on the ScotRail website.
Passengers are advised to check before they travel and allow extra time for their journeys during the closures.