Line has reopened after its closure led to the cancellation of several trains between Aberdeen and the central belt this evening.
Scotrail alerted around 17:30 that the line towards Aberdeen was closed due to a safety inspection of the track between Portlethen and the Granite City.
A tweet from the train operator reads: “The repairs are complete and the line has reopened. Replacement transport will remain in place to supplement train services whilst we recover our services. Due to train crews and units being out of position, this may take us some time.”
ℹ️ UPDATE: The repairs are complete and the line has reopened. Replacement transport will remain in place to supplement train services whilst we recover our services. Due to train crews and units being out of position, this may take us some time. ^Paulhttps://t.co/UIhWMFaE23
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) November 8, 2023
However, a Scotrail spokesperson has told the P&J that trains between Aberdeen and Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow and Inverurie and Montrose will still be delayed or cancelled until 22:30.
The closure of the line near Aberdeen led to dozens of train cancellations
Earlier today, Scotrail twitted: “Train services between Glasgow Queen Street/Edinburgh and Aberdeen, and between Montrose and Inverurie remain subject to cancellation, delay or revision pending the line safety check.”
⚠️ NEW: Due to a safety inspection of the track between Portlethen and Aberdeen, the line towards Aberdeen is closed. @NetworkRailSCOT staff are on their way and once on site will carry out an inspection. Please check back for updates. https://t.co/JNUhw1NxHY pic.twitter.com/K2Rg94J52X
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) November 8, 2023
Dozens of train services subject to cancellation due to line closure in Aberdeen
The Scottish Government-owned operator has provided a number of affected customers with bus replacements.
ℹ️ UPDATE: Latest on replacement transport. ⬇️
🟦 Aberdeen x3 requested – x1 Kineil coach confirmed. ETA 1900.
🟦 Dundee x3 requested – We have 2 Bay travel confirmed. ETA 1800 and 1830 & x2 Capercallie travel minibuses confirmed. ETA 2000. ^Paul
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) November 8, 2023
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ℹ️ UPDATE: Latest on replacement transport. ⬇️
🟦 Aberdeen x3 requested – x1 Kineil coach confirmed. ETA 1900.
🟦 Dundee x3 requested – We have 2 Bay travel confirmed. ETA 1800 and 1830 & x2 Capercallie travel minibuses confirmed. ETA 2000. ^Paul
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) November 8, 2023
ℹ️ UPDATE: Latest on replacement transport. ⬇️
🟦 Aberdeen x3 requested – x1 Kineil coach confirmed. ETA 1900.
🟦 Dundee x3 requested – We have 2 Bay travel confirmed. ETA 1800 and 1830 & x2 Capercallie travel minibuses confirmed. ETA 2000. ^Paul
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) November 8, 2023
Scotrail engineers fixed the issue affecting the train line near Aberdeen around 20:00
Scotrail has confirmed that engineers managed to fix the issue around 20:00 today.
Staff was sent to the scene to carry out an inspection around 19:00
ℹ️ UPDATE: @NetworkRailSCOT are now at the site of the reported track fault.https://t.co/vIvAkM5ZHg
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) November 8, 2023
Disruption was initially expected to last until around 21:00 today.
However, the train madness is not over as Scotrail has revealed that trains are still subject to delays and cancellations until 22:30
Affected routes by the closure of the train line near Aberdeen
The following routes are currently affected by the major disruption:
- Glasgow Queen Street/Perth/Arbroath/Aberdeen
- Edinburgh Waverly-Aberdeen & Arbroath
- Inverurie-Dyce-Montrose
Services between Inverness and Aberdeen and between Dundee and Arbroath back on track
Scotrail has confirmed that all trains between Aberdeen and Inverness have returned to normal.
The operator has also confirmed that trains are now running normally between Dundee and Arbroath.
More updates to follow: