Disruption between Arbroath and Aberdeen expected until 18:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Tuesday 03 February 2026 at 14:05
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Route(s) affected
LNER between London Kings Cross / York and Aberdeen
ScotRail between Glasgow Queen Street / Edinburgh and Aberdeen, between Glasgow Queen Street and Inverness, and also between Dundee and Arbroath
Description
A safety inspection of the track between Arbroath and Stonehaven means trains have to run at a reduced speed on all lines.
Trains operating between Arbroath and Aberdeen may be cancelled, delayed or revised as a result.
Disruption is expected until 18:00.
LNER customer advice:
Services may terminate at and start back from Edinburgh.
ScotRail customer advice:
Your ticket can be used on alternative ScotRail services via any reasonable route in order to complete your journey, at no additional cost.
Your ticket can also be used at no extra cost on the following routes:
Citylink between Aberdeen and Edinburgh
Stagecoach East services between Dundee and Arbroath
If you have had to drive to another station your ticket will be valid to collect your car on your return journey. Speak to a member of staff to validate your ticket.
You might wish to consider postponing your journey until services return to normal.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.