Regulator takes action against Network Rail over poor performance
A regulator is taking formal action against Network Rail in relation to its poor performance.
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‘Monday mayhem’ for thousands of rail passengers as engineering works over-run
Over-running engineering works caused travel chaos for hundreds of thousands of rail passengers on Monday, leading to stations being closed and scores of services cancelled.
Over-running engineering brings Monday misery for rail passengers
Passengers on some of the busiest rail routes in the country were warned of cancellations because of over-running engineering works.
North-east rail passengers facing two months of bus replacement services as improvement works continue
The Evening Express can reveal the planned closures of the Aberdeen to Huntly line as part of the £300 million scheme to dual the track between Aberdeen and Inverness.
Scottish Labour urges end to ‘failed’ rail privatisation
MSPs will vote later on a Labour call for Scotland’s railway services to be taken back into public ownership at the earliest opportunity.
North-east residents warned of overnight rail works
Residents in the north-east have been warned of overnight works as part of a major railway project.
Scottish Government to hold talks over ScotRail performance
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said talks will be held with ScotRail over falling performance levels and the practice of emptying train toilets onto tracks.
Dons charity joins forces with Network Rail to promote safety message
Rail chiefs and an Aberdeen charity have come together to launch a new safety campaign.
Rush-hour rail services disrupted by engineering works
Rail passengers faced major rush-hour disruption after engineering works overran near Glasgow Queen Street.
Rail services disrupted by engineering works
Rail passengers are facing major disruption after engineering works overran near Glasgow Queen Street.
Man brazenly crosses the tracks at Kirkcaldy Railway Station explaining ‘Aberdonian, needing the toilet’
ScotRail has warned of the dangers of trespassing after an Aberdeen man brazenly crossed the tracks at Kirkcaldy Railway Station.
Trains delayed as signalling fault causes disruption on Aberdeen line
Rail commuters in the north-east are facing delays this morning due to a signalling fault.
Chance to get bird’s eye view of Aberdeen rail line improvements
Passengers at a city train station are being invited to view improvements to the railway line from a bird’s eye view.
Two drivers chance lights and lives at level crossing – during TV report on subject
Two motorists are being investigated by police for jumping the lights at a railway crossing – on live TV.
Rail safety warning issued after motorists take risks at level crossings
Vehicles are involved in an average of 46 potentially dangerous incidents at railway crossings in England every week, figures show.
Trains delayed between Aberdeen and Inverness after signalling fault
Trains between Aberdeen and Inverness have been delayed due to a signalling fault.
Work starts on Aberdeen’s freight rail line
Work to revamp a section of railway in Aberdeen is under way.
Apology as north-east rail works could be ‘very loud’
Residents have been warned a good night’s sleep may not be on the cards as potentially noisy railway works get under way.
Section of Aberdeen road to close overnight for inspection work
A section of an Aberdeen road is to shut overnight next month during bridge inspection work.
Aberdeen residents to face 11 weeks of disruption during rail works
Residents in an Aberdeen community will face more than 11 weeks of disruption due to railway works.
Work to begin on new north-east railway station
Work is set to start this autumn on the north-east’s newest railway station.
Aberdeen to Dyce railway line reopens
A major commuter rail line has reopened again this morning.
Aberdeen to Dyce train line to reopen next week
Months of bus replacement services for Aberdeen commuters are set to end next week as a rail route reopens.
Aberdeen rail works to cause disruption
Rail improvement work is set to bring disruption to a street later this month.
Historic bench to be restored for revamped north-east station
A historic bench is to be refurbished and returned during the restoration of a former north-east train station.
New improved Aberdeen to Dyce railway line almost complete
Work aimed at boosting train journeys and reducing travel times in the north-east is nearing completion.
New Aberdeen railway track takes shape as new sleepers installed for Network Rail project
A new double track railway has started taking shape in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen drivers warned of temporary traffic lights
Drivers are being warned of temporary traffic lights on a busy Aberdeen road later this month for works to be carried out by a transport operator.
Work on major upgrade of north-east railway line making good progress
Work on a major upgrade on a north-east railway line is on track, according to a transport operator.
New north-east railway station a step nearer as car park recommended for approval
Plans for the north-east’s newest railway station could soon take a step forward with the approval of a car park.