Lines reopened: disruption to ScotRail services between Dundee and Aberdeen expected until 08:00 

Route(s) affected

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

Description

Lines have reopened following a fire next to the track between Stonehaven and Portlethen.

Trains running between Dundee and Aberdeen may be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 08:00.

Customer advice:

Replacement buses have been requested. We will provide further information once more is known.

You can use your ticket, at no additional cost, on the following:

• ScotRail services via any alternative route to your destination

• CityLink bus services between Dundee and Aberdeen

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.