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Lines reopened: disruption between Aberdeen and Arbroath expected until 08:00 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Saturday 29 August 2026 at 06:47

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Last updated

Saturday 29 August 2026 at 07:17

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

LNER between Aberdeen and London Kings Cross

ScotRail between Aberdeen and Montrose / Edinburgh / Glasgow Queen Street, between Inverness and Dundee, and also between Inverurie and Perth

Description

Following a fault with the signalling system between Aberdeen and Arbroath, all lines have now reopened. Whilst service recovers, trains are running between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 08:00.

ScotRail customer advice:

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

  • ScotRail services via any alternative route to your destination

  • Stagecoach Buses:

    • 30 Arbroath to Montrose

    • 39 Perth to Arbroath via Invergowrie, Dundee and Arbroath

    • 39A Invergowrie to Arbroath via Dundee

    • 39B Perth to Dundee via Invergowrie

    • 73 Dundee to Arbroath via Broughty Ferry, Monifieth and Carnoustie

    • 73A Dundee to Monifieth via Broughty Ferry

  • Scottish Citylink:

    • M8 / M9 between Aberdeen and Dundee

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.

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