Residual disruption between Edinburgh and Tweedbank expected until 19:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 24 August 2026 at 16:54
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Last updated
Monday 24 August 2026 at 17:59
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Trains between Edinburgh and Tweedbank
Description
Following a trespass incident between Edinburgh and Tweedbank all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains may still be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Disruptions is expected until 19:00.
Customer advice:
You can use your ticket, at no additional cost, on:
Alternate ScotRail services via any alternative route to your destination
Lothian Transport between Edinburgh and Gorebridge in both directions
Borders Buses (West Coast Motors) between Edinburgh and Tweedbank in both directions
Rail replacement will run as follows:
1x 35 seater, provided by Blue Bus, confirmed at Edinburgh at 18:15
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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