Borders to Edinburgh railway timetable published

Tickets for the new route can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance

The return of rail services to the Scottish Borders has come a step closer with the publication of the timetable for services between Tweedbank and Edinburgh.

ScotRail has published the document which allows passengers to plan journeys from 6 September.

The timetable offers half-hourly services and a 55-minute journey time between the capital and the Borders.

Tickets for the new railway can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance.

The full timetable can be viewed online.