Reduced service between Inverness and Aberdeen expected until 14:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Inverness / Inverurie and Aberdeen, and also between Inverurie and Montrose

Description

A safety inspection of the track between Kintore and Dyce means the line towards Aberdeen is closed. As a result, trains running between Inverness and Aberdeen may be cancelled.

We expect this disruption to continue until 14:00.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement transport has been requested to run from Aberdeen to Inverness. These buses haven't been confirmed yet, but we'll update you here when we know more.

Rail replacement transport has been confirmed to run from Elgin to Aberdeen, calling at all stations. These are operated by Maynes.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Stagecoach North Scotland buses between Inverness and Aberdeen, in both directions. Please note, these buses don't run to Insch.

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.