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Friday 27 Feb 2026

This weekend: £4m upgrades continue between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan

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Scotland’s Railway: Scotland

Network Rail is moving into the next phase of a £4m project to improve the railway between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan, with the first of two planned line closures this weekend. 

Since January, engineers have been delivering structural upgrades, masonry and drainage repairs, as well as signage improvements to boost the reliability and resilience of the route.

The next phase involves more significant activity that can only take place when trains aren’t running. This includes concreting work and repairs at Kippen Ross tunnel, deck replacement and steel work repairs to a footbridge at Bridge of Allan and strengthening the sides of the bridge at Mill of Keir Viaduct.

To allow this to be carried out safely, there will be changes to rail services between Stirling and Dunblane/Perth over two weekends - 28 February to 2 March and 14 to 16 March. Passengers are asked to check journeys before travelling.

The work is part of Network Rail’s commitment to maintaining safe, sustainable infrastructure.

Owen Ferry, project manager at Network Rail Scotland, said: “Reaching this part of the project is an important step in securing the long‑term resilience of the railway.

“Our teams will be working around the clock to strengthen key structures and ensure the route continues to serve passengers and freight reliably for years to come.

“We’re grateful to everyone for their patience while these essential improvements take place.”

Mark Ilderton, ScotRail service delivery director, said: “Keeping our customers moving safely and reliably is always our priority, and we’re working closely with Network Rail as they deliver a £4m programme of improvements between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan.

“This essential work will help build a more resilient railway and support dependable services for communities along the route long into the future.

“While the upgrades are taking place, our focus throughout is on providing clear information and getting people where they need to be. This means some journeys will be served by rail replacement buses, but we have a robust plan in place to ensure customers can continue to travel with confidence.

“We’d like to thank customers for their patience and understanding while these vital improvements are carried out.”

The project is due to complete in May.

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