MORE disruption to train services in East Lothian has been announced by ScotRail ahead of this weekend's major sporting events across Scotland.

Less then two weeks ago, the train operator confirmed that there would be a temporary timetable in place due to staff shortages, with ScotRail promising “to provide greater certainty and reliability for customers”.

Following the introduction, Scotrail has made a further announcement, with cuts to services between Edinburgh and North Berwick affecting services on Saturday and Sunday.

This is in anticipation of Rangers taking on Manchester United at Murrayfield on Saturday, and The Open in Troon taking place over the weekend.

Saturday

Most services between Edinburgh and North Berwick will be withdrawn, with a bus replacement in operation for most of the day

ScotRail has confirmed that the 6.39am, 7.16am, 7.53am and 8.33am from North Berwick to Edinburgh will run as usual.

The 9.40pm and 11.14pm services from the Capital will also run to North Berwick.

Sunday

For most of the day on Sunday, a bus replacement service will also be in place, with many of the trains being withdrawn.

Instead of an hourly service between Edinburgh and North Berwick, ScotRail will now now run a train every two hours.

The first service from Edinburgh will be at 9.37 and the first service from North Berwick will be at 10.24.

Mark Ilderton, ScotRail service delivery director, said: “With a temporary timetable currently in operation and two major sporting events taking place this weekend, it is important we advise our customers of what to expect, and to plan ahead for their journey.

“Additional services will be available for The Open Championship in Troon, and we anticipate services for Edinburgh to be busier than usual before and after the football at Murrayfield.

“Customers should allow extra time for travel and check their journey on our mobile app the day before travel.

“We’re sorry for the inconvenience this may cause to customers who have their journey impacted by service alterations. We know how frustrating this can be and thank them for their patience.”