Normal services will resume at Aberdeen Station this weekend following the completion of a £3.8 million programme of essential track upgrades delivered by Network Rail.
The station—closed across the last three consecutive weekends—underwent extensive infrastructure renewal designed to boost reliability and long‑term performance for passengers in the northeast of Scotland.
Engineers worked across platforms 3, 4, 6 and 7, replacing nearly a mile and a half of rail, installing around 1,500 new sleepers, and laying 4,500 tonnes of fresh ballast. The upgrade forms part of Network Rail’s wider commitment to improving resilience and delivering a reliable railway for Scotland’s passengers.
Ross Moran, route director at Network Rail Scotland, said:
“These upgrades are important to keep the railway safe and fit for the future. Our teams worked carefully within the short access windows available to complete a significant amount of work over the three planned weekends. This approach helped us keep most weekday services running as normal while still delivering the improvements required.
We appreciate that any change to journeys can cause disruption, and I want to thank customers for their patience while the work was carried out. Their support helped us make the upgrades needed to keep trains running smoothly.”
The project follows ongoing investment in the Aberdeen corridor, including the £8 million redevelopment of the station in 2022.
Mark Ilderton, ScotRail Service Delivery Director, said:
“Aberdeen station is a key gateway for the northeast of Scotland, supporting thousands of journeys every day and connecting communities across the region and beyond, so it’s great to see the £3.8million programme of track improvements completed.
This investment builds on the £8million redevelopment of the station in 2022 and represents continued investment in the region’s railway infrastructure. The upgrades will help improve reliability and support smoother journeys for our customers.
I’d like to thank customers for their patience while this essential work was carried out. With services back to normal this weekend, we look forward to welcoming customers on board as we continue to deliver a safe and reliable railway.”
With major works now complete, passengers travelling through Aberdeen can expect smoother, more dependable journeys as services return to normal.
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