Edinburgh passengers face 'cancellations' after emergency 'incident' closes lines
ScotRail took to X on Wednesday, May 28, after emergency services were called to an incident between Portlethen and Aberdeen.
The rail operators stated lines had to be closed in order to allow emergency services personnel to safely enter the railway.
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A ticket acceptance scheme is in place with both City Link and Stagecoach.
On social media, ScotRail said: "Emergency services are dealing with an incident between Portlethen and Aberdeen. To allow them to safely access the railway and carry out their work, all lines running between these stations are currently closed.
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"We have ticket acceptance in place with @ScotCitylink buses between Aberdeen and Dundee, and with @StagecoachEScot buses between Montrose and Dundee. Just show your valid ticket or Smartcard to the driver when boarding the bus.
"Train services between Dundee and Arbroath will be suspended, with services between Aberdeen and Glasgow Queen Street/Edinburgh subject to cancellation, delay or revision."
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