All Scotrail, LNER trains cancelled between Inverness and Perth with bus replacements in operation as Network Rail says engineering works means no services can run this weekend but Caledonian Sleeper diverted via Aberdeen
Network Rail has confirmed that no trains will be running between Inverness and Perth this weekend on Saturday and Sunday due to engineering work.
The track operator said in a video message posted online the work will close “all lines” and “this may affect you if you're travelling with LNER or ScotRail services.”
There was no word on what kind of work was being done but is is understood the work is taking place between Kingussie and Dunkeld and Birnam and if it was an outcome of Storm Amy.
Similar work was undertaken for several weekends in a row last November when the track was closed at the weekend.
The message also revealed that today’s 6.47am Kingussie to Inverness service departed at the earlier time of 6.20am and was also a rail replacement bus.
The full video message stated: “I've got some information from National Rail about the planned engineering work that's happening between Perth and Inverness closing all lines on Saturday the 11th, or Sunday the 12th of October 2025.
“This may affect you if you're travelling with LNER or ScotRail services. On this weekend no trains will run between Perth and Inverness.
“If you're travelling between these stations, there will be rail replacement buses in place between Perth and Inverness.
“Additionally, on Saturday the 11th of October, the 6:47 a.m. Kingussie to Inverness service will be ran by a rail replacement bus and will depart earlier at 6:20 am..
“Please check your journey before you travel at nationalrail.co.uk Thank you for your attention and have a safe journey.”