Railway line between Aberdeen and Dundee closed for over an hour due to track defect

The railway line between Aberdeen and Dundee was closed for over an hour due to a track defect.

ScotRail made the announcement of the closure on Twitter at 5.27pm.

Network Rail Scotland engineers responded to the reported defect by carrying out a safety inspection.

The inspection was carried out between Laurencekirk and Stonehaven.

It was expected to be finished at 8pm, but ScotRail announced the line had been reopened at 6.48pm.

NEW: Due to a track defect, services between Dundee and Aberdeen will be subject to delay and cancellation in both directions. The line is now closed whilst @NetworkRailSCOT carry out necessary inspections to the track. https://t.co/DQC9ox7Pm3

— ScotRail (@ScotRail) July 18, 2023

A number of trains, including those to Dundee, Glasgow and Inverness had been affected by the disruption.

ScotRail announced on Twitter: “Some delays and alterations may continue whilst we get our crew and units into position.

“Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused to passengers travelling here this evening.”