Rail line between Montrose and Stonehaven to remain shut until February 7 at least
The rail line between Stonehaven and Montrose will be closed until at least February 7.
Network Rail
Five north-east rail bridges have ‘similar characteristics’ to one which partially collapsed
Five north-east rail bridges share the same characteristics as the one that partially collapsed last week.
Collapsed rail bridge near Stonehaven only inspected three months ago
Network Rail has confirmed that a section of the rail line near Stonehaven, where part of a bridge wall collapsed, was inspected just three months ago.
Details of third rail safety incident emerge after Stonehaven rail crash
A train broke the speed limit on a stretch of line where rain had eroded an embankment, despite safety rules being tightened in response to the Stonehaven derailment.
North-east railway line to remain closed after bridge wall collapse
A north-east railway line will be closed this week after part of a bridge wall collapsed - close to the site of a fatal train crash.
New footage shows engineers onsite after part of north-east rail bridge collapsed
New footage shows engineers onsite today after the side wall of a bridge near Stonehaven gave way – close to the scene of the crash at Carmont last August.
Rail bosses face backlash after bridge wall collapse
Rail bosses are facing a backlash after part of a north-east bridge collapsed less than a mile from the site of last year's fatal derailment.
Shock as part of north-east rail bridge collapses close to site of Stonehaven train tragedy
A trade union says the situation on Scotland’s railways is “becoming terrifying” after part of a bridge collapsed approximately one mile from the site of the Stonehaven train derailment.
North-east train services cancelled as embankment damaged near Laurencekirk
A number of train journeys have been cancelled after severe weather damaged an embankment between Laurencekirk and Stonehaven.
Stagecoach to spend £4million on new technology to stop buses hitting bridges
Stagecoach is to become the first bus operator in the UK to introduce technology that will help drivers avoid low bridges.
‘Outrageous negligence’: Sister of tragic driver hits out as trains reach double the speed limit amid landslip fears on north-east line
Rail bosses have come under fire after train drivers were clocked at 100mph on tracks where a 40mph emergency limit had been put in place amid landslip fears.
Temperatures drop to -13c as residents in north and north-east wake to wintry conditions
Temperatures overnight have dropped to as low as -13c as many across the north and north-east have woken to wintry conditions.
Stonehaven rail crash: What is a landslip and how can it derail a train?
Soil, dirt, earth, turf; whatever you call it, the ground beneath our feet isn’t particularly interesting to the average person. Until it is piled up in front of a train travelling at speed, that is.
Grant Shapps: We owe it to victims of Stonehaven rail crash to learn lessons
UK Government Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has vowed to meet loved ones of those killed in the Stonehaven derailment– and ensure no other family has to suffer the way they have.
Earthworks: What they are – and how they played a part in the Stonehaven rail crash
A landslip may have been the catalyst for the Stonehaven rail crash, but it would be a mistake to assume this is an open-and-shut case.
Action has been taken after Stonehaven rail crash – Network Rail chiefs
It has been a challenging year for Network Rail.
The app that saves lives: How what3words played vital role in Stonehaven rail crash aftermath
A crime-fighting boss disappears without a trace – kidnapped by gangsters on the other side of the world.
‘Our lives will never be the same again’: Family of Stonehaven train driver Brett speak for first time about devastating loss
Loved ones have paid tribute to the train driver killed in the Stonehaven rail crash – and have vowed to fight on for answers.
The 06:54 from Stonehaven: Analysis, investigation and how a community pulled together in the face of tragedy
Wednesday, August 12, 2020, is a date that will forever stay in the hearts and minds of north-east residents.
Stonehaven rail crash: What happened and when
The events of August 12, 2020 will stay in our hearts and minds forever – but what actually happened that day? Here, we look at the sequence of events on the morning of the Stonehaven rail crash, considering which trains ran, which trains didn’t and how weather played a part in the day’s events.
Train service between Aberdeen and Inverness disrupted by flooding on lines
Part of the train line between Aberdeen and Inverness has been affected by flooding, meaning services will only run part of the way.
Aberdeen to Inverness train services disrupted after landslip near Huntly
Train services between Aberdeen and Inverness are disrupted today due to a landslip near Huntly.
Aberdeen’s new expanded harbour to begin opening by end of next year
Harbour chiefs in Aberdeen have confirmed the city's new expanded harbour is set to begin opening by the end of next year.
ScotRail confirms Stonehaven to Dundee line will reopen tomorrow
The rail line between Stonehaven and Dundee will reopen tomorrow following the train derailment which killed three people.
Rail line between Aberdeen and Dundee to reopen following train derailment
The rail line that was the site of a train derailment that killed three people near Stonehaven will reopen next week.
Track repairs under way at Stonehaven crash site
Work has started to repair the track at the site of the tragic Stonehaven rail crash.
Trains return to north-east town for first time in 50 years
Trains returned to a north-east town for the first time in more than 50 years this morning.
Aberdeen City Council launch search for pipe project contractor
Aberdeen City Council is looking for a firm to supply a system to install pipes underneath a railway track.
Rescue workers praised as north-east train crash site handed back to Network Rail
The work of rescuers at last month's fatal north-east train crash has been praised as police handed control of the site back to Network Rail.
Final train carriages removed from Stonehaven derailment site
The last of the carriages has been removed from the scene of last month’s tragic derailment near Stonehaven.