Aberdeen and Inverness ScotRail services face disruption due to broken down sleeper train

Aberdeen and Inverness ScotRail services to Edinburgh were disrupted  following a fault on the Sleeper service.

Reports of a fault on the 4.39am Sleeper service from Edinburgh to Aberdeen were reported at around 7am today.

The train broke down between Kirkcaldy and Markinch blocking the line to Edinburgh.

While trains were still able to run from Kirkcaldy towards Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness services were diverted via Cowdenbeath or delayed.

After staff on board were unable to overcome the fault, an assisting locomotive was dispatched to help. 

/1⚠️ The Sleeper service to Aberdeen has developed a fault just north of Kirkcaldy meaning we are currently unable to run trains from Edinburgh via Kirkcaldy. Where possible, these will be diverted via Cowdenbeath. We are still able to run trains from Fife towards Edinburgh.

— ScotRail (@ScotRail) June 1, 2023

The trains have now been paired together and the broken down service has been moved.

ScotRail said services are now returning to normal but some delays may continue while crew get back into position.