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Monday 19 Jan 2026

£3.8m track upgrade begins soon at Aberdeen Station

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Scotland’s Railway: Scotland

Network Rail will soon begin £3.8m worth of track improvements at Aberdeen Station to help boost the reliability and performance of one of the busiest parts of Scotland’s railway. 

Over three consecutive weekends, starting Saturday 31 January, teams will replace sections of rail, sleepers and ballast (the stone that forms the track’s foundation) across platforms 3, 4, 6 and 7. Engineers will also upgrade equipment that enables trains to move between lines. 

In total, almost a mile and a half of rail will be renewed, with around 1,500 new sleepers and 4,500 tonnes of ballast used. 

The project is part of Network Rail’s commitment to delivering a reliable railway and continuing to improve infrastructure across Scotland. 

To allow engineers to work safely and efficiently, no passenger trains will be able run through Aberdeen Station on the following dates: 

• Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February 
• Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 February 
• Sunday 15 and Monday 16 February 

Network Rail has worked closely with train operators to minimise the impact and alternative travel arrangements are in place.  

ScotRail: 
Buses will replace trains between: 
Aberdeen and Dundee 
Aberdeen and Montrose 
Inverurie and Aberdeen 
Dyce and Aberdeen 

CrossCountry: 
Rail replacement buses will operate between Dundee and Aberdeen. 
 
LNER: 
Trains between London Kings Cross and Aberdeen will run between London Kings Cross and Dundee only. Rail replacement buses will operate between Dundee and Aberdeen, calling at Arbroath, Montrose and Stonehaven. 

Ross Moran, route director at Network Rail Scotland, said: “Carrying out this work over a small number of weekends lets us make substantial improvements while keeping disruption to a minimum. By renewing key sections at the station, we’re building in resilience that will support more reliable and smoother journeys. 

“I’d like to thank customers for their patience while we complete this essential upgrade. Our teams will be working intensively throughout each weekend to reopen the station on time for customers.” 

Mark Ilderton, ScotRail Service Delivery Director, said: “Aberdeen station is a key gateway for the northeast of Scotland, supporting thousands of journeys every day and connecting communities across the region and beyond. 

“The £8m redevelopment of Aberdeen station in 2022 delivered major improvements for customers and strengthened the station’s role as a key transport interchange. Continued investment in essential track and infrastructure upgrades will help improve performance and provide more reliable journeys. 

“While this essential work takes place, we know there will be disruption to journeys, and we’d like to thank customers for their patience and understanding. 

“Our focus will be on minimising the impact on customers and ensuring they have the information and alternative travel options they need to continue travelling with confidence.” 

Passengers are encouraged to check with their train operator or nationalrail.co.uk before travelling and follow  @NetworkRailSCOT on X for the latest updates.