Aberdeen Station Faces Three Weekend Shutdowns for Track Renewal
Network Rail has confirmed that Aberdeen Station will shut across three consecutive weekends as part of a £3.6million track upgrade programme. Work begins on 31 January 2026 and focuses on replacing rail sections, sleepers and junction equipment on multiple platforms. The operator says the closure is needed to improve reliability on one of the busiest rail corridors in Scotland. No trains will pass through the station during the affected weekends.
The disruption covers 31 January–1 February, 7–8 February and 15–16 February. Engineers will renew almost a mile and a half of rail and upgrade systems that allow trains to move between lines. ScotRail says the works follow major redevelopment in 2022, which delivered a new ticket hall, first-class lounge and additional retail areas. Track upgrades were also carried out that year as part of an £8million scheme.
Replacement buses will cover key commuter and intercity links during the works.
- ScotRail will run buses between Aberdeen and Dundee, Aberdeen and Montrose, Inverurie and Aberdeen, and Dyce and Aberdeen.
- CrossCountry will route buses between Dundee and Aberdeen.
- LNER will limit London–Aberdeen services to London–Dundee.
Buses will continue north, calling at Arbroath, Montrose and Stonehaven. Passengers are advised to check timetables in advance.
Aberdeen’s role as a gateway to Aberdeenshire and the north-east means the closure will affect access to a wide mix of destinations. Links to Dundee, Montrose and Angus provide routes into coastal walks, industrial heritage sites and beaches, while onward connections via Inverurie and Dyce lead toward Cairngorms parkland, distilleries, hiking areas and winter sports hubs. The weekend timing preserves weekday travel for those commuting to business parks, universities and harbour jobs.
The works illustrate how ageing junctions and busy corridors require periodic shutdowns to stay reliable. While replacement buses add extra time and planning, the payoff is smoother timetables later in the year, especially for long-distance services feeding into Aberdeen’s airport, harbour and oil-and-gas sector. With other major station upgrades being discussed at Liverpool Street in London, investment pressure across the network looks set to continue into 2026.
