Disruptions & planned work

Engineering work is taking place between Retford and York, closing all lines. CrossCountry: Due to additional work closing Birmingham New Street, there will be no service between Reading and Newcastle via Doncaster. No trains will call at Wakefield Westgate, your ticket will be accepted at no extra cost on other operators replacement bus services between Doncaster / Leeds and Wakefield Westgate. East Midlands Railway: The 06:33 Peterborough to Doncaster train will terminate at Lincoln at 07:44, it will no longer call at Saxilby, Gainsborough Lea Road or Doncaster. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between Lincoln and Doncaster, calling at Saxilby and Gainsborough Lea Road. For the remainder of the day, buses will replace trains between Lincoln and Doncaster. Grand Central: There will be no Grand Central train service. Hull Trains: There will be no Hull Trains service. LNER: Trains will run between London Kings Cross and Retford / Lincoln and between York and Edinburgh / Aberdeen / Perth. Rail replacement coaches will run non-stop between Newark North Gate / Doncaster and York, and between Retford and Leeds calling at Doncaster, Wakefield Westgate and Leeds. The 12:00 London Kings Cross to Inverness service will only operate between York and Perth, with a non-stop rail replacement coach from Perth to Inverness. Lumo: There will be no Lumo service. Northern: Trains between: Hull and Sheffield will not run Scarborough and Sheffield will run between Scarborough and Hull Hull and Doncaster will run between Hull and Hatfield & Stainforth Scunthorpe and Doncaster will not run Leeds and Doncaster will not run Adwick and Sheffield will run between Conisbrough and Sheffield Leeds (via Moorthorpe) and Sheffield will not run Replacement buses will run between: Wakefield Westgate and Doncaster, trains are available between Leeds and Wakefield Westgate Goole and Meadowhall, calling at Doncaster only Goole and Conisbrough, calling at Hatfield & Stainforth, Kirk Sandal and Doncaster Scunthorpe and Conisbrough, calling at stations normally served by the trains Train services are available between Meadowhall and Sheffield, and between Hull and Goole. TransPennine Express: Trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Cleethorpes will run between Liverpool Lime Street and Sheffield and between Scunthorpe and Cleethorpes. A replacement bus service will run between Sheffield and Scunthorpe. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 24 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 24 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 05:06

Operators: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central, Hull Trains, LNER, Lumo, Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Perth and Kingussie, closing some lines. The 12:03 London Kings Cross to Inverness service will terminate at Perth. A rail replacement bus service will run from Perth to Inverness directly, and will not call at other stations. If you are travelling to / from Pitlochry, Kingussie or Pitlochry you should use ScotRail services to complete your journey. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 30 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 13:02

Operators: LNER

Engineering work is taking place between Inverkeithing and Kirkcaldy, closing all lines. Background information on the work can be found below. CrossCountry: Saturday and Monday to Friday: 08:20 Aberdeen to Plymouth service will start from Edinburgh 09:27 Plymouth to Aberdeen service will terminate at Edinburgh 21:35 Aberdeen to Edinburgh service will not run Replacement buses will run between Dundee and Edinburgh in the evenings only. Sunday: 09:27 Plymouth to Aberdeen service will terminate at Edinburgh 12:22 Dundee to Plymouth service will start from Edinburgh 21:20 Aberdeen to Edinburgh service will not run Ticket acceptance: You can use your ticket on alternative train / replacement bus services at no extra cost. LNER: Saturday 10 to Monday 19 October: Trains will be diverted to run via Dunfermline City, and will not call at stations between Inverkeithing and Leuchars via Kirkcaldy. Replacement buses will run between Inverkeithing and Kirkcaldy. Tuesday 20 October to Friday 23 October: Trains will be diverted, and will not call at Inverkeithing, Kirkcaldy or Leuchars. Replacement buses will run between Edinburgh and Leuchars only. For Inverkeithing and Kirkcaldy, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on ScotRail replacement buses. ScotRail: Saturday 10 to Monday 19 October: No trains will operate between Inverkeithing and Markinch via Kirkcaldy. Train services will be diverted to run via Dunfermline City. Replacement buses will run between Inverkeithing and Markinch, calling at Dalgety Bay, Aberdour, Burntisland, Kinghorn, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes with Thornton. These buses will run hourly, with additional buses at peak times. Tuesday 20 to Friday 23 October: No trains will operate between Markinch and Perth / Dundee. Trains between Edinburgh and Dundee / Aberdeen will divert via Stirling / Perth (where possible), not calling at stations in the Fife Circle. Trains between Edinburgh and Perth will run between Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy. Trains between Edinburgh and Leven will operate as usual. Rail replacement buses will operate between Kirkcaldy and Perth / Dundee. A map of this work for 10 - 19 October and also for 20 - 23 October can be found by following the links. Background information: Network Rail will be carrying out a major programme of engineering to help prepare the railway for electrification. The work is part of the Scottish Government's £311.5m investment to electrify 118km of the Fife Circle route and introduce new battery-electric trains. Engineers will carry out bridge replacements, track and signalling upgrades, and other improvements in the area. The bridges at Bennochy Road in Kirkcaldy, Muriespot bridge near Coaltown of Balgonie, and Main Street in Thornton will be demolished and rebuilt. Teams will also upgrade the bridge on Cardenden Road in Cardenden, make track changes, install foundations and structures for electrification equipment, and carry out extensive signalling upgrades. More comment on this project is available on the Network Rail website . Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 10 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 13:37

Operators: CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail

Engineering work is taking place between Perth and Inverness, closing some lines. As a result, the 12:03 London Kings Cross to Inverness service will run between London Kings Cross and Perth only. A replacement bus will run non-stop between Perth and Inverness. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on ScotRail services for stations between Perth and Inverness. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 30 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 13:37

Operators: LNER

Engineering work is taking place between Perth and Inverness, closing some lines. No trains will run between Perth and Inverness via Aviemore. LNER: Saturday and Sunday: LNER will operate non-stop buses between Perth and Inverness and a stopping service, calling at Pitlochry, Kingussie and Aviemore. ScotRail: No trains will run between Perth and Inverness via Aviemore. Replacement buses will run between Perth and Inverness. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 31 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 13:37

Operators: LNER, ScotRail

Engineering work is taking place between Perth and Inverness, closing some lines. As a result, the 08:32 Inverness to London Kings Cross service will run between Perth and London Kings Cross, a non-stop bus will run from Inverness to Perth to connect with train. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on ScotRail services between Inverness and Perth. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 2 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 13:37

Operators: LNER

Engineering work is taking place between Perth and Inverness, closing some lines. No trains will run between Perth and Inverness via Aviemore. LNER: Saturday and Sunday: LNER will operate non-stop buses between Perth and Inverness and a stopping service, calling at Pitlochry, Kingussie and Aviemore. ScotRail: No trains will run between Perth and Inverness. Replacement buses will run between Perth and Inverness Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 7 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 13:37

Operators: LNER, ScotRail

Engineering work is taking place on the Caledonian Sleeper network, closing some lines. As a result, the 20:25 Inverness to London Euston service has been retimed to depart from Inverness later at 20:54 on Sunday, and will now call at: Aviemore at 21:48 Kingussie at 22:02 Newtonmore at 22:08 Dalwhinnie at 22:23 Blair Atholl at 22:49 Pitlochry at 23:01 Dunkeld & Birnam at 23:15 Perth at 23:35 Gleneagles at 23:54 Dunblane at 00:10 (Monday) Stirling at 00:20 (Monday) Falkirk Grahamston at 00:35 (Monday) Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Caledonian Sleeper information: Boarding times may vary, but are typically around 30 minutes before departure and most rooms are to be vacated immediately upon arrival. For more information about boarding and vacating times you should contact Caledonian Sleeper . Caledonian Double and Club guests have access to Caledonian Sleeper guest lounges before departure and after arrival. You can find more information on this by visiting Caledonian Sleeper’s dedicated Guest Lounges webpage .

From 15 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 16 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 11:57

Operators: Caledonian Sleeper

Engineering work is taking place at Kingussie, closing some lines on Friday night and Saturday morning. As a result, the 21:15 (Friday) London Euston to Inverness service will now arrive into Dundee at 05:33 (Saturday) , and will be retimed to arrive at Inverness later than usual at 09:27 (Saturday) . This service will no longer call at Stirling, Dunblane, Gleneagles, Perth, Dunkeld & Birnam, Pitlochry, Blair Atholl, Dalwhinnie, Newtonmore, Kingussie, Aviemore, Carrbridge. For these stations, you should make alternative travel arrangements. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Caledonian Sleeper information: Boarding times may vary, but are typically around 30 minutes before departure and most rooms are to be vacated immediately upon arrival. For more information about boarding and vacating times you should contact Caledonian Sleeper . Caledonian Double and Club guests have access to Caledonian Sleeper guest lounges before departure and after arrival. You can find more information on this by visiting Caledonian Sleeper’s dedicated Guest Lounges webpage .

From 6 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 7 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 12:13

Operators: Caledonian Sleeper

Engineering work is taking place at Kingussie, closing some lines on Sunday night. As a result, the 20:25 Inverness to London Euston service will depart Inverness at 20:15, arrive at Aberdeen at 22:10 and depart Dundee at 23:30. This service will no longer call at Carrbridge, Aviemore, Kingussie, Newtonmore, Dalwhinnie, Atholl Blair, Pitlochry, Birnam & Dunkeld, Perth, Gleneagles, Dunblane or Stirling. For these stations, you should make alternative travel arrangements. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Caledonian Sleeper information: Boarding times may vary, but are typically around 30 minutes before departure and most rooms are to be vacated immediately upon arrival. For more information about boarding and vacating times you should contact Caledonian Sleeper . Caledonian Double and Club guests have access to Caledonian Sleeper guest lounges before departure and after arrival. You can find more information on this by visiting Caledonian Sleeper’s dedicated Guest Lounges webpage .

From 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 11:12

Operators: Caledonian Sleeper

Engineering work is taking place between Lochgelly and Glenrothes with Thornton, closing all lines. No trains will run between Lochgelly and Glenrothes with Thornton. Saturday to Tuesday: Buses will replace trains between Cowdenbeath and Leven. A few trains will run non-stop between Inverkeithing and Markinch. You should use alternative services for stations between Inverkeithing and Markinch. Saturday and Sunday: Buses will replace trains between Kirkcaldy and Leven. Monday and Tuesday: Trains between Edinburgh and Leven via Kirkcaldy will run as normal. Maps for this work can be found for Saturday and Sunday to Tuesday by following the links. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 24 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 22 Sept 2026, 08:58

Operators: ScotRail

Engineering work is taking place at Kingussie, closing some lines on Friday night and Saturday morning. As a result, the 21:15 (Friday) London Euston to Inverness service will now arrive into Dundee at 05:31 (Saturday) , Huntly at 07:40 (Saturday) , and will be retimed to arrive at Inverness later than usual at 09:17 (Saturday) . This service will no longer call at Stirling, Dunblane, Gleneagles, Perth, Dunkeld & Birnam, Pitlochry, Blair Atholl, Dalwhinnie, Newtonmore, Kingussie, Aviemore, Carrbridge. For these stations, you should make alternative travel arrangements. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Caledonian Sleeper information: Boarding times may vary, but are typically around 30 minutes before departure and most rooms are to be vacated immediately upon arrival. For more information about boarding and vacating times you should contact Caledonian Sleeper . Caledonian Double and Club guests have access to Caledonian Sleeper guest lounges before departure and after arrival. You can find more information on this by visiting Caledonian Sleeper’s dedicated Guest Lounges webpage .

From 30 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 31 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Sept 2026, 12:50

Operators: Caledonian Sleeper