Lines have reopened: disruption in the Stirling area expected until 21:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Glasgow Queen Street and Alloa / Dundee / Aberdeen / Inverness, and also between Edinburgh and Dunblane / Inverness

Description

Lines have reopened following animals on the railway in the Stirling area earlier today.

Services on routes to / from / through Stirling station may still be delayed by up to 45 minutes, cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 21:00.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement buses will run between Stirling and Perth. These are expected as follows:

• x1 bus on site at Stirling

• x2 buses on site at 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:

There was a small number of cows on the line between Larbert and Stirling. Network Rail staff have removed the cattle from the line and trains are returning to normal.

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.