Following a broken down train earlier today between Balmossie and Broughty Ferry some lines have now reopened. Disruption is expected until 16:30 23/08.
Impact:
Train services between Glasgow Queen Street and Aberdeen are returning to normal but some services may still 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 you can continue your journey by rail.
Option 2 - Alternative Routes & Local Public Transport..
Customers can travel on alternative routes.
* 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 you ticket to be accepted on the following local bus services:
Citylink:
M9 Perth-Aberdeen
M11 Perth -Aberdeen
M92 Perth -Aberdeen
Stagecoach:
30 Arbroath to Montrose
39 Perth to Arbroath via Invergowrie, Dundee & Arbroath
39A Invergowrie to Arbroath via Dundee
39B Perth to Dundee via Invergowrie
73 Dundee to Arbroath via Broughty Ferry, Monifieth & Carnoustie
73A Dundee to Monifieth via Broughty Ferry
Option 3 - Rail Replacement Transport..
We have managed to source a replacement coach which will run from Perth to Aberdeen operated by Festival eta 15:00
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:
* Due to a earlier broken down train between Balmossie and Broughty Ferry we are now able to run trains as booked.
* Disruption to services may still be ongoing until our staff and trains are back in position.

Following a broken down train earlier today between Balmossie and Broughty Ferry some lines have now reopened. Disruption is expected until 16:30 23/08.
Impact:
Train services between Edinburgh and Aberdeen are returning to normal but some services may still 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 you can continue your journey by rail.
Option 2 - Alternative Routes & Local Public Transport..
Customers can travel on alternative routes.
* 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 you ticket to be accepted on the following local bus services:
Citylink:
M9 Perth-Aberdeen
M11 Perth -Aberdeen
M92 Perth -Aberdeen
Stagecoach:
30 Arbroath to Montrose
39 Perth to Arbroath via Invergowrie, Dundee & Arbroath
39A Invergowrie to Arbroath via Dundee
39B Perth to Dundee via Invergowrie
73 Dundee to Arbroath via Broughty Ferry, Monifieth & Carnoustie
73A Dundee to Monifieth via Broughty Ferry
Option 3 - Rail Replacement Transport..
* Currently, we have not requested Rail Replacement Transport. We will monitor this situation as the incident develops.
Option 4 - Consider travelling later..
* You might wish to consider postponing your journey until our service's return to normal.
Additional Information:
* Due to a earlier broken down train between Balmossie and Broughty Ferry we are now able to run trains as booked.
* Disruption to services may still be ongoing until our staff and trains are back in position.

Facilities on the 13:34 Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street due 16:12.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 14:50 Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen due 17:30.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3. Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 15:08 Aberdeen to Edinburgh due 17:42.
This is due to a shortage of on train staff.
Catering is not available throughout.

15:31 Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street due 18:09 will be started from Perth.
It will no longer call at Aberdeen, Stonehaven, Laurencekirk, Montrose, Arbroath and Dundee.
This is due to a broken down train.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 15:52 Edinburgh to Inverness due 19:10.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4. Catering is not available.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

16:31 Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street due 19:09 will be started from Perth.
It will no longer call at Aberdeen, Stonehaven, Montrose, Arbroath and Dundee.
This is due to a broken down train.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 17:03 Inverness to Aberdeen due 19:14.
Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 24/08/26 15:44 Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street due 19:23.
This is due to a shortage of on train staff.
Catering is not available throughout.

Facilities on the 14:48 Tweedbank to Edinburgh due 15:46.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 5 coaches instead of 6.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 14:50 Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen due 17:30.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3. Catering is not available.

Facilities on the 15:29 Inverness to Aberdeen due 17:39.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 15:52 Edinburgh to Inverness due 19:10.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4. Catering is not available.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 17:36 Edinburgh to Dundee due 18:56.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 17:42 Aberdeen to Inverurie due 18:06.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 18:14 Inverurie to Aberdeen due 18:37.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 3.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 19:04 Aberdeen to Edinburgh due 21:38.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 5 coaches instead of 6.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 19:16 Dundee to Edinburgh due 20:41.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 19:37 Edinburgh to Dundee due 20:57.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 5 coaches instead of 6.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 21:10 Edinburgh to Leven due 22:20.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 4.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 21:55 Edinburgh to Glenrothes With Thornton due 22:55.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 5 coaches instead of 6.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 23:00 Glenrothes With Thornton to Edinburgh due 23:59.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 5 coaches instead of 6.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

14:41 Stranraer to Ayr due 16:01 will be cancelled.
This is due to a broken down train.

15:18 Inverurie to Aberdeen due 15:41 will be cancelled.
This is due to a broken down train.

15:55 Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central due 16:40 will be cancelled.
This is due to train crew being delayed.

12:37 Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street due 16:07 has been previously delayed, has been further delayed at Newtonmore and is now 10 minutes late.
This is due to a late running train being in front of this one.

12:38 Edinburgh to Aberdeen due 15:05 has been delayed at Dundee and is now 76 minutes late.
This is due to a broken down train earlier today.

14:08 Larkhall to Balloch due 15:34 will be started from Chatelherault.
It will no longer call at Larkhall and Merryton.
This is due to a late running train being in front of this one.

14:18 Leven to Edinburgh due 15:36 has been delayed at North Queensferry and is now 8 minutes late.
This is due to a late running train being in front of this one.

14:18 Glasgow Central to Edinburgh due 15:53 has been delayed at Kirknewton and is now 14 minutes late.
This is due to a late running train being in front of this one.

14:22 Edinburgh to Leven due 15:36 has been previously delayed but is now 8 minutes late from Lochgelly.
This is due to a late running train being in front of this one.

15:03 Glasgow Central to Carlisle due 17:39 has been delayed at Barrhead and is now 17 minutes late.
This is due to train crew being delayed.

15:31 Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street due 18:09 will be started from Perth.
It will no longer call at Aberdeen, Stonehaven, Laurencekirk, Montrose, Arbroath and Dundee.
This is due to a broken down train.
Catering is not available.

16:31 Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street due 19:09 will be started from Perth.
It will no longer call at Aberdeen, Stonehaven, Montrose, Arbroath and Dundee.
This is due to a broken down train.
Catering is not available.

Arbroath station is now open following the emergency services dealing with an incident.
Additional Information:
We're sorry if this station facility change affects your journey. If you need help to re-arrange your travel plans because of this, please get in touch:
* Online form
* At any staffed station on our network - check opening times at your station
* Free Assisted Travel Helpline: 0800 046 1634
* Assisted Travel Textphone: 18001 0800 046 1634(for people who are hard of hearing)
If your journey goes beyond our network, and includes travel on other train operator services, we ask that you book assistance 24 hours before travelling so we can meet their notice period requirements.

The escalators will be out of order from now until further notice at Dundee station.
Additional Information:
The up escalator at Dundee is out of order.
Please ask staff for assistance, if required.
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 platforms 2 and 3 and footbridge from now until further notice at Kilwinning station.
Additional Information:
Platform 2 and 3 lift only 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 lifts will be out of order between platform 2 and overbridge from now until further notice at Newton Lanark station.
Additional Information:
Platform 2 only 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.

Step free access will be unavailable throughout the station from now until further notice at Whinhill station.
Additional Information:
Accessible ramp is closed for emergency works, passengers are advised to use Port Glasgow and speak to staff for assistance.
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 Maxwell Park from 05:00, Saturday 22 August 2026 to 23:59, Sunday 23 August 2026.
Additional Information:
Trackworks will take place affecting trains via Maxwell Park
Glasgow Central to Newton
CathcartCircle
Trains via Maxwell Park are cancelled
All trains between Glasgow Central High Level and Newton operate via Mount Florida
Passengers for stations via Maxwell Park can use alternate stations via Mount Florida via Crossmyloof or choose to use local bus operators.