Disruption to rail services after person hit by train between Aberdeen and Stonehaven

There's disruption to rail services this morning after a person was hit by a train between Aberdeen and Stonehaven.

It happened in Newtonhill, around six miles south of the Granite City, at around 7.10am this morning. 

The line has been closed and Scotrail is warning some services may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes, with disruption expected until at least 2.30pm.

Trains are currently unable to run between Aberdeen and Dundee as Police, British Transport Police and Network Rail investigate the incident:

• Trains between Glasgow Queen Street and Aberdeen will not run between Dundee and Aberdeen.
• Trains between Edinburgh and Aberdeen will not run between Dundee and Aberdeen.
• Trains between Inverurie and Montrose run between Inverurie and Aberdeen only.
• Stations between Dundee and Aberdeen not served.

A ScotRail spokesman said: “Some services have been subject to delay and alteration this morning. Sadly, this is due to a person being struck by a train.

“Anyone affected by this incident can contact Samaritans for free of charge, any time, from any phone, on 116 123.”

⚠️ NEW: Unfortunately, we’ve had reports of a person being struck by a train between #Aberdeen and Stonehaven and the lines are closed. We’re working closely with emergency services during this time and will keep you updated. ^Paul pic.twitter.com/iQqtqMAwZy

— ScotRail (@ScotRail) July 16, 2020

A police spokeswoman said: "We were made aware of a person hit by a train in Newtonhill, near Stonehaven around 7.10am this morning.

"Police Scotland are currently assisting British Transport Police and Network Rail who are leading on the incident."