ScotRail is adding more trains and additional stops to increase its services during the UCI Cycling World Championships next week.

This is the first Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) World Championship, and organisers expect around eight thousand elite and amateur riders from more than one hundred and twenty countries to attend. The Championships take place in various venues and locations in Glasgow and across Scotland between Thursday 3 and Sunday 13 August.

Venues in Glasgow include the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, Emirates Arena, Glasgow Green, Glasgow BMX Centre in Knightswood. Other host locations include Dundee & Angus, Perth & Kinross, Dumfries & Galloway, Stirling, Edinburgh, Loch Lomond, and the Nevis Range in Fort William.

On Sundays 6 and 13 August, all trains running between Glasgow Central and Motherwell / Larkhall will additionally stop at Dalmarnock station, which will help spectators attending events at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and the Emirates Arena.

Between Thursday 3 and Saturday 5 August, extra services will run between Glasgow Queen Street and Fort William, supporting travel to and from the Mountain Bike Downhill event at Nevis Range and Resort in Fort William.

ScotRail is also reminding passengers that road closures around Glasgow will affect the shuttle bus service between Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central throughout the Championship, and is advising people to either use the pedestrian walkway between the two stations or consider changing trains at Partick for services to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level or Glasgow Central Low Level.

Passengers travelling to or from the east may consider using services between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh via Shotts

Updates are available from the following sources:

• Full details of the road closures across Scotland are available here.
• Road traffic and travel updates are available here.
• Public Transport updates are available here and on the Traveline Scotland app.
• Phone the Traffic Customer Care Line on 0800 028 1414 for both road and public transport information.
• Further travel advice is also available on ScotRail’s website.

Phil Campbell, ScotRail’s Head of Customer Operations, said: “Despite many road closures, Scotland’s Railway remains open for business throughout the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, providing a robust travel network to support the event.

“With increased services and well-coordinated stops, we’re committed to delivering a seamless and enjoyable travel experience for all throughout the Championships.

“Some services to and from the venues may experience higher demand while spectators travel to and from the events, so anyone travelling should plan ahead.”

Hugh Gillies, Transport Scotland Director, said: “With less than a week to go, excitement is building ahead of the largest cycling event ever to take place in Scotland.

“It is a timely reminder for people that cycle hubs or racks are available at most ScotRail stations, as we want this event to promote sustainable, healthy and integrated travel options and deliver a lasting legacy.

“However, with people being asked to leave the car at home, where possible, rail services will be busier than usual, so passengers should plan ahead, and be aware of higher demand across the network during the various events.

“We really need the public and spectators to play their part and check before they travel, to maximise their enjoyment and ensure Scotland is on the map for all the right reasons.”