Scotland rail disruptions
Inverness and Highlands rail: engineering works, weather-related delays, and service updates.
Rail services to and from Inverness – including the Highland main line and lines to Kyle, Wick, and Thurso – can be affected by engineering works and severe weather. This page summarises current disruptions so you can plan your journey or coordinate train arrivals with a chauffeur or tour.
Last updated 11 Feb 2026, 01:38
Disruptions
- Engineering works – Highland Main Line(Highlands)
Planned works may affect services between Perth and Inverness. Check ScotRail for dates.
- Weather-related delays – Far North Line(Highlands)
Adverse weather can cause short-notice delays or cancellations on the Inverness–Thurso/Wick line.
Data source coming soon. For live updates check ScotRail and National Rail.
Frequently asked questions
- Which rail services are covered?
- We show disruptions affecting Inverness and the Highlands – ScotRail and national rail services. This includes the Inverness–Edinburgh/Glasgow line, Kyle line, Far North line, and other Highland routes. For live times and tickets, use ScotRail or National Rail.
- Where does rail disruption data come from?
- When a rail data source is configured, we aggregate engineering works, weather-related delays, and other incidents. If the connector is disabled, a placeholder message is shown. Always check ScotRail and National Rail for the latest before travelling.
- I'm connecting from the train to a tour or chauffeur – what should I do?
- If you're arriving by train to Inverness (or another station), we can arrange a pickup and connect you to a day tour or multi-day itinerary. Check this page for disruptions that might affect your arrival time, then see Chauffeur Inverness and Tours to plan.
- Are Speyside and Cairngorms rail lines included?
- Yes, where disruption data covers those lines. The Highland main line serves the Cairngorms area (e.g. Aviemore); Speyside is more road-focused. We also link to destination guides for Speyside and the Cairngorms for tour ideas.
Chauffeur, tours & destinations
Plan your Highland trip with a dedicated driver or a guided tour. We run from Inverness to Skye, Speyside, the Cairngorms, and beyond.
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