No trains between Perth and Inverness expected until approximately 20:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Glasgow Queen Street / Edinburgh and Inverness

Description

A fault with the signalling system between Pitlochry and Kingussie means that all lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between Perth and Inverness will be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until approximately 20:00.

Customer advice:

Limited rail replacement transport is in operation from Perth to Inverness.

ScotRail are still trying to secure transport to operate from Inverness to Perth.

You may use your ticket on CityLink services on the following routes:

• M90: Perth – Inverness

• M91: Perth - Inverness

Please note, capacity on coaches is limited. Customers may have an extended wait for travel.

You may travel on the following alternative routes at no extra cost:

• Edinburgh - Aberdeen - Inverness (replacement buses are operating between Inverurie and Dundee which will add significant time to journeys)

• Edinburgh - Perth

You can use your ticket, at no additional cost, on ScotRail services via any alternative route to your destination.

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.

Additional information:

Staff are on site to investigate the fault.

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 set-down 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.