Lines reopened: disruption to ScotRail services between Dundee and Aberdeen expected until 22:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Sunday 19 October 2025 at 18:05
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Last updated
Sunday 19 October 2025 at 19:40
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Glasgow Queen Street / Edinburgh / Perth and Aberdeen, and also between Aberdeen and Inverness
Description
Lines have now reopened following a safety inspection of the track between Montrose and Aberdeen. However, whilst service recovers, trains running between Dundee and Aberdeen may be delayed by up to 20 minutes, cancelled or revised.
Disruption is expected until 22:00.
Customer advice:
You can use your ticket, at no additional cost, on the following routes:
ScotRail services via any alternative route to your destination
Stagecoach Buses on routes 73/A: Dundee - Broughty Ferry - Balmossie - Monifieth - Barry Links - Golf Street - Carnoustie - Arbroath
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
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.