ScotRail has reported a series of signalling faults across the rail network on Tuesday morning, as Scotland wakes up to widespread frost

Trains were cancelled or delayed on two major rail routes during peak hour on Tuesday morning due to signalling faults.

A fault with the signalling system between Inverkeithing and Kirkcaldy disruption caused disruption on train services travelling between Fife and Edinburgh.

There has been disruption to ScotRail services this morning. Picture: PA | PA

The fault was reported by ScotRail just after 6.30am. The train operator reported at 7.45am that trains were once again able to run via Aberdour, in Fife, in both directions, but warned scheduled services would be hit by delays.

A separate signalling system fault between Ayr and Maybole also caused significant disruption.

The fault was reported at 8am. ScotRail said in a short statement on social media: “Train services between Ayr and Girvan/Stranraer will be cancelled, delayed or revised.”

The train operator added: “We have one bus confirmed at Stranraer at 09:15, provided by Coast to Coast. This bus will run to Ayr calling at Girvan and Maybole only.”

Disruption from the signalling fault had ended by 11.30am.

There were no reported train delays directly linked to any overnight snow across Scotland.

However, ScotRail advised in a post on X: “Please keep in mind that the @metoffice have yellow weather warnings in place for snow and ice for northern Scotland today and tomorrow (19 & 20 Nov).

“Keep an eye on our app for the latest service info as disruption is possible, and beware of slippery conditions!”

Trains cancelled and delayed as ScotRail reports signalling faults on two major rail routes

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