Due to a safety inspection of the track between Insch and Huntly some lines towards Inverness are closed. Disruption is expected until 15:00 30/12.
Impact:
Train services between Aberdeen and Inverness will be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Customer Advice:
Option 1 - Check if a rail journey is currently possible..
* Use the National Rail Enquiries real-time journey planner to check if a journey by rail is currently possible.
Option 2 - Alternative Routes & Local Public Transport..
* 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.
* We have arranged for your rail tickets to be accepted on local bus routes at no extra cost with Stagecoach North between Aberdeen and Inverness with Stagecoach North. Please present your valid ScotRail ticket to the bus driver.
Option 3 - Rail Replacement Transport..
* We have sorced 3 RS Coaches to cover the cancelled 13:41 Aberdeen - Inverness.
Due to the use of road transport your journey time will be extended and we apologise for the disruption to you journey on this route, if you are delayed over 30 minutes you can make a claim by visiting ScotRail.co.uk/delay-repay .
Option 4 - Consider travelling later..
* You might wish to consider postponing your journey until our service's return to normal.
Additional Information:
* We are having to carry out a safety inspection of the track between Insch and Huntly in the direction of Inverness.
* For safety reasons services will be unable to run through between these stations.
* We have arranged for your rail tickets to be accepted on local bus routes at no extra cost with Stagecoach North between Aberdeen and Inverness with Stagecoach North. Please present your valid ScotRail ticket to the bus driver.

10:41 Inverness to Wick due 14:56 has been delayed at Ardgay and is now 41 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.
Catering is not available throughout.

Facilities on the 11:01 Aberdeen to Edinburgh due 13:23.
Catering is not available throughout.

Facilities on the 16:00 Wick to Inverness due 20:13.
Catering is not available throughout.

Facilities on the 11:45 Dundee to Edinburgh due 13:11.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 12:17 Leven to Edinburgh due 13:35.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 12:46 Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath due 13:32.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 13:24 Perth to Edinburgh due 14:55.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 13:48 Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath due 14:34.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 13:56 Cowdenbeath to Edinburgh due 14:39.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 14:08 Edinburgh to Leven due 15:12.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 14:54 Cowdenbeath to Edinburgh due 15:38.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 15:17 Edinburgh to Leven due 16:31.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 15:19 Leven to Edinburgh due 16:34.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 15:38 Edinburgh to Perth due 17:11.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 16:17 Edinburgh to Leven due 17:32.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 16:45 Leven to Edinburgh due 18:06.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 17:00 Edinburgh to Leven due 18:06.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 17:21 Perth to Edinburgh due 18:58.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 17:50 Leven to Edinburgh due 19:08.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 18:16 Leven to Edinburgh due 19:24.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 18:19 Edinburgh to Leven due 19:35.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 19:05 Edinburgh to Leven due 20:14.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 19:42 Edinburgh to Perth due 21:09.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 19:47 Leven to Edinburgh due 21:08.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 20:25 Leven to Edinburgh due 21:32.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 22:04 Edinburgh to Leven due 23:11.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 4 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

11:57 Aberdeen to Inverness due 14:12 has been cancelled.
This is due to a safety inspection of the track.

12:33 Crianlarich to Oban due 13:43 will be cancelled.
This is due to a short-notice change to the timetable.
Additional Information:
We have managed to source a replacement coach operated by Temporal travel which will run from Crianlarich to Oban calling at all stations.
Due to the use of road transport your journey time will be extended and we apologise for the disruption to you journey on this route, if you are delayed over 30 minutes you can make a claim by visiting ScotRail.co.uk/delay-repay .

13:41 Aberdeen to Inverness due 15:58 will be cancelled.
This is due to a safety inspection of the track.
Additional Information:
We have managed to source 3 replacement coaches operated by RS Coaches which will run from Aberdeen to Inverness calling at all stations.
Due to the use of road transport your journey time will be extended and we apologise for the disruption to you journey on this route, if you are delayed over 30 minutes you can make a claim by visiting ScotRail.co.uk/delay-repay .

14:41 Oban to Crianlarich due 15:54 will be cancelled.
This is due to a short-notice change to the timetable.
Additional Information:
We have managed to source a replacement coach operated by Temporal travel which will run from Oban to Crianlarich calling at all stations then drop off as required to Glasgow Queen St.
Due to the use of road transport your journey time will be extended and we apologise for the disruption to you journey on this route, if you are delayed over 30 minutes you can make a claim by visiting ScotRail.co.uk/delay-repay .

18:29 Crianlarich to Oban due 19:42 will be cancelled.
This is due to a short-notice change to the timetable.
Additional Information:
We have managed to source a replacement coach operated by Temporal travel which will run from Crianlarich to Oban calling at all stations.
Due to the use of road transport your journey time will be extended and we apologise for the disruption to you journey on this route, if you are delayed over 30 minutes you can make a claim by visiting ScotRail.co.uk/delay-repay .

10:09 Mallaig to Crianlarich due 13:27 has been delayed at Tulloch and is now 30 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

10:21 Crianlarich to Mallaig due 13:40 has been delayed at Fort William and is now 28 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

10:41 Inverness to Wick due 14:56 has been delayed at Ardgay and is now 41 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.
Catering is not available throughout.

12:15 Carlisle to Glasgow Central due 14:37 has been delayed at Carlisle and is now 9 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

20:20 Crianlarich to Mallaig due 23:39 will be terminated at Fort William.
It will no longer call at Banavie, Corpach, Loch Eil Outward Bound, Locheilside, Glenfinnan, Lochailort, Beasdale, Arisaig, Morar and Mallaig.
This is due to a short-notice change to the timetable.

31/12/25 06:03 Mallaig to Crianlarich due 09:31 will be started from Fort William.
It will no longer call at Mallaig, Morar, Arisaig, Beasdale, Lochailort, Glenfinnan, Locheilside, Loch Eil Outward Bound, Corpach and Banavie.
This is due to a short-notice change to the timetable.

The escalators will be out of order between the booking office and the ticket barriers from 06:32 on 20/12/2025 until further notice at Glasgow Central station.
Additional Information:
If you need help with your travel plans, please get in touch:
Free Assisted Travel Helpline: 0800 046 1634
Assisted Travel Textphone: 18001 0800 046 1634 (for people who are hard of hearing)
Speak to staff at any staffed station on our network please check opening times for your station
We're sorry if this station facility change affects your journey.

The lifts will be out of order between low level ticket barriers and the high level from now until further notice at Glasgow Central station.
Additional Information:
Lift from low level ticket barriers to the high level currently out of use.
If you need help with your travel plans, please get in touch:
Free Assisted Travel Helpline: 0800 046 1634
Assisted Travel Textphone: 18001 0800 046 1634 (for people who are hard of hearing)
Speak to staff at any staffed station on our network please check opening times for your station
We're sorry if this station facility change affects your journey.

The escalators will be out of order from now until further notice at Haymarket station.
Additional Information:
Two Escalators are currently out of use ot Haymarket.
If you need help with your travel plans, please get in touch:
Free Assisted Travel Helpline: 0800 046 1634
Assisted Travel Textphone: 18001 0800 046 1634 (for people who are hard of hearing)
Speak to staff at any staffed station on our network please check opening times for your station
We're sorry if this station facility change affects your journey.

The lifts will be out of order from now until further notice at Livingston South station.
Additional Information:
Platfrom 2 lift only out of order.
If you need help with your travel plans, please get in touch:
Free Assisted Travel Helpline: 0800 046 1634
Assisted Travel Textphone: 18001 0800 046 1634 (for people who are hard of hearing)
Speak to staff at any staffed station on our network please check opening times for your station
We're sorry if this station facility change affects your journey.

The lifts will be out of order from now until further notice at Partick station.
Additional Information:
Partick platform 1 lift is currently out of use.
If you need help with your travel plans, please get in touch:
Free Assisted Travel Helpline: 0800 046 1634
Assisted Travel Textphone: 18001 0800 046 1634 (for people who are hard of hearing)
Speak to staff at any staffed station on our network please check opening times for your station
We're sorry if this station facility change affects your journey.

Planned engineering work will take place at Helensburgh Upper from 00:01, Saturday 27 December 2025 to 23:59, Wednesday 31 December 2025.
Additional Information:
Drainage works will take place at Helensburgh Upper with additional works taking place at Bowling & towards Balloch
Glasgow Queen St Oban, Fort William & Mallaig
Buses replace trains Glasgow Queen St to Crianlarich calling all stations from Dalmuir
A direct bus service will also operate between Glasgow Queen St and Crianlarich
Trains operate Crianlarich Oban, Fort William & Mallaig with the following exceptions:
Saturday 27, Monday 29 & Tuesday 30 December
The last train from Oban at 2039 is replaced by an all-stopper and an express bus between Oban & Glasgow Queen St
Wednesday 31 December
The last train from Oban at 2039 is cancelled entirely with no rail replacement as part of the New Year early shutdown

Planned engineering work will take place between Upper Tyndrum and Fort William from 05:00, Saturday 27 December 2025 to 23:59, Wednesday 31 December 2025.
Additional Information:
Track, structures and signalling works will take place between Upper Tyndrum and Fort William
Glasgow Queen St Oban, Fort William & Mallaig
Buses replace trains Glasgow Queen St to Crianlarich calling all stations from Dalmuir.
A direct bus service will also operate between Glasgow Queen St and Crianlarich.

Planned engineering work will take place at Bowling, and between Whifflet and Hamilton Central from 05:00, Sunday 28 December 2025 to 23:59, Sunday 28 December 2025, and from 05:00, Monday 29 December 2025 to 23:59, Wednesday 31 December 2025.
Additional Information:
In Dumbartonshire, various works are taking place as part of the EXXON Bowling Redevelopment project, including the installation of a new railway bridge at Bowling.
In Lanarkshire, trackworks are taking place around the Whifflet & Burnhouse area.
Friday 26, Saturday 27 & Monday 29 - Wednesday 31 December inclusive
Dalmuir Whifflet & Motherwell (via Carmyle)
Buses replace trains Dalmarnock Motherwell via Carmyle & Whifflet
Milngavie / Dalmuir Cumbernauld (via Hamilton)
No trains will operate Motherwell Whifflet Cumbernauld.
There will be no rail replacement buses at Coatbridge Central, Greenfaulds or Cumbernauld
Passengers from Coatbridge are advised to use rail replacement buses from Whifflet or use alternate train services from Coatbridge Sunnyside
Passengers from Greenfaulds & Cumbernauld are advised to use alternate train services via Glasgow Queen St High Level
Balloch Springburn / Airdrie
Buses replace trains Balloch Dalmuir
Helensburgh Edinburgh, Bathgate & Airdrie
Buses replace trains Helensburgh - Dalmuir
Glasgow Queen St Oban, Fort William & Mallaig (Saturday 27 to Wednesday 31 December)
Buses replace trains Glasgow Queen St to Crianlarich calling all stations from Dalmuir
A direct bus service will also operate between Glasgow Queen St and Crianlarich
Sunday 28 December
Balloch Motherwell (via Carmyle)
Trains operate Dalmuir Rutherglen only
Buses replace trains Balloch Dalmuir & Dalmarnock Motherwell via Carmyle & Whifflet
Balloch Larkhall (via Hamilton)
Buses replace trains Balloch - Dalmuir
Helensburgh Edinburgh, Bathgate & Airdrie
Buses replace trains Helensburgh - Dalmuir