Levenmouth Rail Link reopens as June timetable changes reshuffle United Kingdom rail service patterns

June 3, 2024

On Sunday, the June timetable change went into effect, seeing changes to services across the rail network in, including the reopening of passenger service along the 10 kilometre (6.2 mi)  between  and Thornton North Junction for the first time since the service's withdrawal in 1969.

Two new stations at and  were built, now seeing an hourly service to  via, operated by ScotRail.

The redevelopment, delivered by Network Rail, cost £116 million (US$148 million). It was opened by the, on May 29; however, service did not start until the June timetable change. The works were funded by the Scottish Government.

Both new stations feature car parks and cycle spaces, including electric vehicle charging facilities. Cameron Bridge's car park additionally features parking spaces. Both are also described as "fully accessible" by ScotRail, including step-free access to all platforms at Leven and Cameron Bridge.

Elsewhere on the ScotRail network, service frequency has been increased between and, , , and  in the evenings with the institution of a half-hourly service.

Meanwhile, in Wales, service on the has increased, with more trains running between  and, , , , and. The service frequency between and  has also been doubled to two trains an hour.

In England, has instituted an extra return service on Sundays between  and. Several operators have retimed their services, including and.

have added station calls to some of their services. There are also now more four-carriage trains scheduled between and, resulting in an increase of capacity; other routes will also see an increase.

have introduced a new "semi-fast" service from to, with the stopping service being diverted away from  towards. Several stations along the line therefore no longer have a direct connection to Smethwick.