ScotRail: Rail disruption after train 'derails' on Aberdeen to Inverness line

Services will terminate and start back at Huntly.

Some train services in the northeast have been disrupted after a track maintenance train has derailed.

The “low speed” derailment happened overnight between Huntly and Insch in Aberdeenshire leaving the line blocked, ScotRail said.

Services from Inverness to Aberdeen will terminate and start back from Huntly on Tuesday until further notice.

It is understood the re-railing team are onsite.

A maintenance train derailed on the Aberdeen to Inverness line is causing disruption.placeholder image
A maintenance train derailed on the Aberdeen to Inverness line is causing disruption. | PA

ScotRail posted on X: “Ticket acceptance with Stagecoach North is in place between Aberdeen and Inverness on bus numbers 10 and M96.

“Limited rail replacement transport is available.

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“Please note Montrose/Aberdeen – Inverurie trains are unaffected.”

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