The plans have been brought forward as a result of passenger feedback
Lothian Country has announced a further expansion of its network in West Lothian from the start of December.
According to the operator, an ‘overwhelming response’ from the local community and new customers has led to further network development and expansion plans being brought forward.
Service X18 will run from Armadale to Edinburgh operating via Bathville Cross, Armadale Cross, Armadale East, Bathgate Town Centre, Wester Inch Village, Boghall, Dechmont, Uphall, Broxburn, Ratho Station, Maybury, Corstorphine and Haymarket.
The service will commence on 2 December and run up to every 30 minutes during the day and hourly in the late evenings, seven days a week.
The N28 night bus service will be introduced from 1 December, operating hourly on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 0025, 0125, 0225 and 0325hrs with departures from Leith Street (Omni Centre).
The service will continue through to Princes St, The Exchange, Fountain Park, Sighthill, Wilkieston, East Calder (Langton Rd), Mid Calder (Ochiltree), Dedridge East, Livingston Bus Terminal, Craigshill, Ladywell, Deans North and Deans South.
Buses back to the city will operate directly from Deans South via Carmondean, Eliburn, Alderstone Road and Livingston Bus Terminalc before returning to the outward route back to Leith Street. Fares will be set at £3 within the Country West zone, £5 to the City West zone and £6 throughout the Lothian West area.
This third stage of the operation’s West Lothian expansion will introduce Lothian Country services to a new part of Armadale and, in response to customer feedback, provide direct links to Edinburgh City Centre for residents of Bathgate, Uphall and Broxburn.
Additional vehicles in Lothian Country’s distinctive green and cream livery fitted with USB charging points and WiFi will be used on these services, offering customers high levels of comfort and quality for their journeys.
In addition to widening Lothian Country’s core offering, this announcement is intended to cement the firm’s commitment to its operations in West Lothian and further boost the local economy with the creation of another 26 jobs.
