Delays between Dundee and Aberdeen expected until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

between Dundee and Aberdeen

Description

A speed restriction has been imposed between Laurencekirk and Montrose due to high temperatures today.

This may added up to 30 minutes to journey times between these stations.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement transport has been organised, there is one bus at Glasgow Queen Street provided by Photoflash and one 16 seater mini bus provided by James Hilson.

You can use your ticket, at no extra cost, on:

• CityLink buses between Dundee and Aberdeen

• Stagecoach North between Aberdeen and Inverness

• Stagecoach East buses between Arbroath and Montrose (route number 30) and between Dundee and Arbroath (route number 73/A)

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.

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.