Disruption between Montrose and Aberdeen expected until 16:00 

Route(s) affected

LNER between London Kings Cross and Aberdeen

ScotRail between Edinburgh / Glasgow Queen Street and Aberdeen and also between Montrose and Aberdeen / Inverurie

Description

A broken down train between Stonehaven and Portlethen means the lines are blocked. As a result, trains between these stations may be cancelled, or revised.

Disruption is expected until 16:00.

LNER customer advice:

You may use your tickets at no extra cost on ScotRail services between Edinburgh and Dundee.

ScotRail customer advice:

Until 16:00, your train ticket can be used at no extra cost on the following local bus routes:

• Scottish Citylink buses between Dundee and Aberdeen in both directions

• Stagecoach East buses between Dundee and Arbroath in both directions

Rail replacement transport is shuttling between Aberdeen and at Dundee calling at stations.

As there is extremely limited alternative transport confirmed, passengers may wish to consider making their own arrangements.

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.

You might wish to consider postponing your journey until our services return 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 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.