# Fife Rail Upgrade Causes Major Disruptions | Aberdeen News

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Podcast: [Aberdeen News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/aberdeen-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7613907)
Published: 2026-09-12T11:57:11+00:00
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Network Rail is electrifying 100+ km of Fife’s rail lines in a massive October upgrade to pave the way for battery-electric trains—yes, that means tearing down three bridges and installing new power infrastructure. Expect major service disruptions between Aberdeen and Edinburgh, especially near Inverkeithing, Markinch, and Perth/Dundee, with buses replacing trains for key stretches. While inconvenient, officials stress this is essential for Scotland’s greener, more reliable future rail network. Passengers: plan ahead, check timetables, and brace for changes across ScotRail, LNER, and CrossCountry services during this critical 18-day window. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/765b79f611e15612

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