ScotRail is introducing a Saturday night service from Edinburgh to Dunbar.
The new service, which will call at Musselburgh, will be launched on Saturday, 17 December as part of the new winter timetable.
The train will depart Edinburgh Waverley at 22.06.
The service is some three hours later than the current last train to Dunbar which is provided by another train operating company.
Councillor Paul McLennan, leader of East Lothian Council, said:
“We welcome the new ScotRail service which will provide Dunbar and Musselburgh residents with an additional transport option from Edinburgh.
“The timing means people can enjoy Christmas shopping or festive celebrations without worrying about parking or designated drivers.”
The new service will operate initially for 12 months and be subject to review beyond December 2012.
