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Disruption between Perth and Inverness expected until 15:00 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 12:23

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Last updated

Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 12:52

Train operators affected

  • ScotRail

Route(s) affected

Between Glasgow Queen Street / Edinburgh and Inverness

Description

A safety inspection of the track between Pitlochry and Aviemore means that the line towards Perth is closed. As a result, trains running between Perth and Inverness may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

This is expected until 15:00.

Customer advice:

You can use your ticket, at no additional cost, on the following services:

  • Citylink bus routes between Perth and Inverness

  • ScotRail services via any alternative route to your destination

To help you complete your journey, replacement transport has been requested at Inverness, but has not yet been confirmed.

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.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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.

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