Disruption between Dundee and Aberdeen expected until 17:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 14:42
If you would like to follow this incident on X, please useMontrose
Route(s) affected
LNER between London Kings Cross / Doncaster and Aberdeen
ScotRail between Glasgow Queen Street / Edinburgh / Dundee / Montrose and Aberdeen, and also between Glasgow Queen Street and Inverness, and also between Montrose and Inverurie
Description
A broken down train at Montrose means all lines are closed. As a result, trains will be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 17:00.
ScotRail customer advice:
You can use your ticket, at no additional cost, on the following local bus routes:
between Dundee and Arbroath
between Arbroath and Montrose
CityLink buses between Dundee and Aberdeen
Due to the disruption you may wish to consider making your own alternative arrangements.
You can also 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 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.
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