Following heavy snow between Ardgay and Lairg all lines have now reopened. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Impact:
Train services between Inverness and Wick are returning to normal but some services will 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 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 with Stagecoach North buses, departing Inverness at 10:50, 14:20 and 16:50 to Wick and departing Wick at 12:26 to Inverness.
* Just show your valid ticket or Smart card to the driver when boarding the bus.
Option 3 - Rail Replacement Transport..
* We have requested Rail Replacement Transport, but we are unable to secure due to road and weather conditions.
* Passengers may wish to consider making their own arrangements.
* Please check your entire journey before travelling.
Option 4 - Consider travelling later..
* You might wish to consider postponing your journey until our services return to normal.
Additional Information:
* The line in both directions between Ardgay and Lairg has now re-opened but due to traincrew and units out of position services are still subject to delays, alterations and cancellations.
* We have requested Rail Replacement Transport, but we are unable to secure due to road and weather conditions.
* Passengers are advised to consider making their own arrangements.
* Please check your entire journey before travelling.

14:28 Inverness to Aberdeen due 16:41 has been delayed between Inverness and Inverness Airport and is now 8 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.
Catering is not available throughout.

Facilities on the 14:39 Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness due 19:39.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 5 from Aberdeen. Catering is not available throughout.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

16:00 Wick to Inverness due 20:13 has been reinstated.
It will be started from Invergordon.
It will no longer call at Wick, Georgemas Junction (from Wick at 16:18), Thurso, Georgemas Junction (towards Inverness at 16:45), Scotscalder, Altnabreac, Forsinard, Kinbrace, Kildonan, Helmsdale, Brora, Golspie, Rogart, Lairg, Invershin, Culrain, Ardgay and Tain.
This is due to heavy snow.
Catering is not available throughout.
Additional Information:
* Due to adverse weather conditions we are currently unable to provide alternative transport, passengers may wish to consider making their own arrangements.

Facilities on the 09/01/26 16:04 Aberdeen to Inverness due 18:22.
Catering is not available throughout.

Facilities on the 16:34 Glasgow Queen Street to Oban due 19:42.
This is due to a shortage of on train staff.
Catering is not available throughout.

Facilities on the 10/01/26 08:42 Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street due 12:14.
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Catering is not available throughout.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 10/01/26 14:28 Inverness to Aberdeen due 16:41.
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Catering is not available throughout.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 10/01/26 15:07 Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness due 18:26.
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Catering is not available throughout.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 14:39 Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness due 19:39.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 5 from Aberdeen. Catering is not available throughout.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

15:35 Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street due 18:24 has been delayed between Aberdeen and Montrose and is now 18 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 5.

Facilities on the 15:38 Edinburgh to Perth due 17:11.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 15:41 Leven to Edinburgh due 17:08.
This is due to a train fault.
This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 15:50 Tweedbank to Edinburgh due 16:49.
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 16:08 Edinburgh to Milngavie due 17:46.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 16:08 Balloch to Airdrie due 17:26.
This is due to an earlier train fault.
This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.

Facilities on the 16:16 Motherwell to Dalmuir due 17:21.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.

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

Facilities on the 16:17 Cumbernauld to Dalmuir due 17:52.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 16:17 Dalmuir to Larkhall due 17:27.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 16:39 Edinburgh to Perth due 18:08.
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.

16:57 Edinburgh to Dundee due 18:30 will be starting late from Edinburgh.
This is due to train crew being delayed by service disruption.
Will be formed of 5 coaches instead of 6.

Facilities on the 17:11 Edinburgh to Tweedbank due 18:12.
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 17:18 Edinburgh to Glenrothes With Thornton due 18:23.
This is due to a train fault.
This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.
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 3 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 17:33 Larkhall to Dalmuir due 18:43.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 17:43 Airdrie to Balloch due 18:59.
This is due to an earlier train fault.
This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.

Facilities on the 17:47 Dalmuir to Larkhall due 18:55.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.

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

Facilities on the 17:54 Milngavie to Bathgate due 19:04.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 18:17 Dalmuir to Larkhall due 19:25.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 18:20 Tweedbank to Edinburgh due 19:20.
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 18:47 Dundee to Edinburgh due 20:12.
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 18:52 Inverness to Edinburgh due 22:15.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 18:56 Cowdenbeath to Edinburgh due 19:37.
This is due to a train fault.
This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 18:58 Dalmuir to Motherwell due 20:06.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 19:03 Larkhall to Dalmuir due 20:11.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.

Facilities on the 19:05 Edinburgh to Leven due 20:14.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 19:08 Balloch to Airdrie due 20:26.
This is due to an earlier train fault.
This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.

Facilities on the 19:11 Aberdeen to Edinburgh due 21:50.
This is due to a train fault.
This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 19:13 Perth to Edinburgh due 20:45.
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 19:33 Larkhall to Garscadden due 20:32.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 19:43 Edinburgh to Tweedbank due 20:44.
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 20:17 Motherwell to Dalmuir due 21:19.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 6.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 20:18 Aberdeen to Inverness due 22:37.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 4.
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 3 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 21:00 Edinburgh to Dundee due 22:24.
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 21:15 Tweedbank to Edinburgh due 22:11.
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 22:04 Edinburgh to Leven due 23:11.
This is due to a train fault.
Will be formed of 3 coaches instead of 5.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 22:16 Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath due 22:58.
This is due to a train fault.
This train will now be formed of the usual number of coaches.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

Facilities on the 22:43 Edinburgh to Tweedbank due 23:42.
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.

12:34 Wick to Inverness due 17:08 has been cancelled.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

16:21 Perth to Edinburgh due 17:51 will be cancelled.
This is due to train crew being delayed by service disruption.

16:25 Aberdeen to Inverurie due 16:49 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

16:45 Leven to Edinburgh due 18:06 will be cancelled.
This is due to an operational incident.

17:00 Inverurie to Montrose due 18:12 will be cancelled.
This is due to an earlier train fault.

13:32 Edinburgh to Inverness due 17:02 has been delayed between Dunkeld & Birnam and Pitlochry and is now 9 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

13:46 Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street due 16:19 has been delayed between Aberdeen and Montrose and is now 25 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

14:00 Inverness to Wick due 18:22 will be started from Helmsdale.
It will no longer call at Inverness, Beauly, Muir Of Ord, Conon Bridge, Dingwall, Alness, Invergordon, Fearn, Tain, Ardgay, Culrain, Invershin, Lairg, Rogart, Golspie and Brora.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

14:03 Aberdeen to Edinburgh due 16:24 has been previously delayed, has been further delayed between Leuchars and Cupar and is now 37 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

14:24 Crianlarich to Mallaig due 17:43 has been delayed at Crianlarich and is now 10 minutes late.
This is due to a late running train being in front of this one.

14:28 Inverness to Aberdeen due 16:41 has been delayed between Inverness and Inverness Airport and is now 8 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.
Catering is not available throughout.

14:35 Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street due 17:18 will be terminated at Stirling.
It will no longer call at Glasgow Queen Street.
It has been delayed between Montrose and Arbroath and is now 53 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

14:41 Oban to Glasgow Queen Street due 17:43 has been delayed between Connel Ferry and Taynuilt and is now 13 minutes late.
This is due to a late running train being in front of this one.

15:15 Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street due 16:56 has been delayed at Dundee and is now 9 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

15:17 Edinburgh to Leven due 16:31 has been previously delayed, has been further delayed at Dunfermline Queen Margaret and is now 19 minutes late.
This is due to an operational incident.

15:30 Edinburgh to Aberdeen due 17:53 is being delayed between Cupar and Leuchars and is now expected to be 10 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system earlier today.

15:35 Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street due 18:24 has been delayed between Aberdeen and Montrose and is now 18 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.
Will be formed of 2 coaches instead of 5.

15:35 Inverness to Aberdeen due 17:50 has been delayed between Inverness and Inverness Airport and is now 9 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

15:38 Balloch to Airdrie due 16:57 will no longer call at High Street, Bellgrove, Carntyne, Shettleston, Garrowhill, Easterhouse, Blairhill, Coatbridge Sunnyside and Coatdyke.
It has been delayed between Drumchapel and Westerton and is now 8 minutes late.
This is due to a train fault.

15:39 Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen due 18:14 will be started from Stirling.
It will no longer call at Glasgow Queen Street.
This is due to a late running train being in front of this one.

15:43 Dundee to Edinburgh due 17:13 has been delayed at Dundee and is now 10 minutes late.
This is due to train crew being delayed by service disruption.

15:44 Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street due 19:23 has been delayed between Carrbridge and Aviemore and is now 12 minutes late.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

15:51 Invergordon to Inverness due 16:46 has been delayed at Invergordon and is now 11 minutes late.
This is due to heavy snow.

16:00 Wick to Inverness due 20:13 has been reinstated.
It will be started from Invergordon.
It will no longer call at Wick, Georgemas Junction (from Wick at 16:18), Thurso, Georgemas Junction (towards Inverness at 16:45), Scotscalder, Altnabreac, Forsinard, Kinbrace, Kildonan, Helmsdale, Brora, Golspie, Rogart, Lairg, Invershin, Culrain, Ardgay and Tain.
This is due to heavy snow.
Catering is not available throughout.
Additional Information:
* Due to adverse weather conditions we are currently unable to provide alternative transport, passengers may wish to consider making their own arrangements.

16:15 Leven to Edinburgh due 17:22 is being delayed between Cameron Bridge and Kirkcaldy and is now expected to be 13 minutes late.
This is due to an operational incident earlier today.

16:21 Glasgow Queen Street to Alloa due 17:06 is now running as scheduled.

16:30 Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh due 17:24 has been delayed at Glasgow Queen Street and is now 10 minutes late.
This is due to train crew being delayed.

16:32 Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street due 19:13 is being delayed at Aberdeen.
This is due to a fault on this train.

16:51 Montrose to Inverurie due 18:03 will be started from Aberdeen.
It will no longer call at Montrose, Laurencekirk, Stonehaven and Portlethen.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

17:40 Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen due 20:32 will be started from Stirling.
It will no longer call at Glasgow Queen Street.
This is due to a fault with the signalling system.

18:31 Inverness to Wick due 22:53 will be reinstated.
It will be terminated at Invergordon.
It will no longer call at Fearn, Tain, Ardgay, Culrain, Invershin, Lairg, Rogart, Golspie, Brora, Helmsdale, Kildonan, Kinbrace, Forsinard, Altnabreac, Scotscalder, Georgemas Junction (from Inverness at 22:10), Thurso, Georgemas Junction (towards Wick at 22:36) and Wick.
This is due to heavy snow.
Additional Information:
* Due to adverse weather conditions we are currently unable to provide alternative transport, passengers may wish to consider making their own arrangements.

18:36 Montrose to Inverurie due 19:48 will be started from Aberdeen.
It will no longer call at Montrose, Laurencekirk, Stonehaven and Portlethen.
This is due to an earlier train fault.

Facilities on the 10/01/26 14:39 Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness due 19:39.
Catering to Aberdeen.
This is due to a shortage of train crew.
Additional Information:
Sorry this train has fewer carriages than normal.

The escalators will be out of order from now until further notice at Argyle Street station.
Additional Information:
Large down escalator is 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 at the station between Concourse and the ticket barriers from now until further notice at Argyle Street 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 from now until further notice at Glasgow Central station.
Additional Information:
High level to mid level lift is 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 from now until further notice at Glasgow Central Low Level station.
Additional Information:
The low level platform lift is 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 and entrance/exit from 14:28 on 05/01/2026 until further notice at Rutherglen station.