All 4 platforms at Ayr station have now been shortened to approximately 96metres as of midnight tonight due to ongoing issues with the structural stability of the Ayr Station Hotel. Major concerns have been raised over the integrity of the roof structure and a gable end wall and there are fears it may collapse onto platforms 3 and 4.
The shortening of platforms 3 and 4 has resulted in there now being no access to Ayr Townhead carriage sidings and also means that there will be no services south of Ayr to Girvan and Stranraer.
A significantly reduced timetable will be put in place from tomorrow morning which will likely cause mayhem in the morning peak. No multi units will be able to work from Ayr so formations will be restricted to 4 car 380 maximum until further notice.
This couldnt have come at a worse time given that its the yearly Air Show this weekend.
The shortening of platforms 3 and 4 has resulted in there now being no access to Ayr Townhead carriage sidings and also means that there will be no services south of Ayr to Girvan and Stranraer.
A significantly reduced timetable will be put in place from tomorrow morning which will likely cause mayhem in the morning peak. No multi units will be able to work from Ayr so formations will be restricted to 4 car 380 maximum until further notice.
This couldnt have come at a worse time given that its the yearly Air Show this weekend.