Disruption between Dundee and Aberdeen expected until 15:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Glasgow Queen Street / Edinburgh and Aberdeen

Description

A broken down train between Balmossie and Broughty Ferry means that some lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between Dundee and Aberdeen may be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 15:30.

Customer advice:

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

• ScotRail services via any alternative route to your destination

Local bus services:

• Citylink:

  • M9 Dundee-Aberdeen

  • M11 Dundee-Aberdeen

  • M92 Dundee-Aberdeen

• Stagecoach:

  • 30 Arbroath to Montrose

  • 39 Perth to Arbroath via Invergowrie, Dundee & Arbroath

  • 39A Invergowrie to Arbroath via Dundee

  • 39B Perth to Dundee via Invergowrie

  • 73 Dundee to Arbroath via Broughty Ferry, Monifieth & Carnoustie

  • 73A Dundee to Monifieth via Broughty Ferry

The following rail replacement transport has been confirmed:

• One coach from Perth to Aberdeen operated by Festival. Estimated time of arrival: 15:00

The following rail replacement transport been requested, but not confirmed:

• One full size bus from Dundee to Aberdeen

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 Enquiries 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.