There was train chaos on the line between Dundee and Edinburgh on Tuesday due to concerns for a person on the Forth Bridge.
Trains across the crossing were stopped in both directions with no services running for more than four hours after reports of a man on the structure at about 9.55am.
A Network Rail spokesman said they had received reports of the incident and immediately stopped services from crossing the iconic bridge.
There was believed to be concerns for the man’s welfare.
Services affected included the east coast main line and Fife circle trains between North Queensferry and Dalmeny.
Most northbound services from Edinburgh terminated at Dalmeny before returning to Waverley.
Edinburgh to Aberdeen and Inverness trains were being diverted via Stirling in a bid to get some of the network moving.
Southbound services terminated at Inverkeithing,
Replacement buses were organised between affected stations.
⚠️NEW: We're dealing with an incident between Dalmeny & North Queensferry. We are working closely with the emergency services. Once we get an update from our staff on the ground we will update this thread. ^MF
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) September 3, 2019
“We have stopped trains from running and railway staff and police will go out and clear the line,” the spokesman added.
ℹ️ #Dalmney – There are currently trespassers on the railway between Dalmeny and North Queensferry and as a safety precaution, all lines are blocked
Trains between Haymaket and Inverkeithing may be cancelled delayed or revised until 15:00.
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) September 3, 2019
Trapped services heading towards Edinburgh will return to Invekeithing and terminate.
More buses: 2x Smith and Sons at Dundee ETA 12:00 to assist passengers getting to Arbroath
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) September 3, 2019
Trains to and from London were also affected and a spokesperson from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) said northbound services would terminate at Edinburgh, where buses would be provided to allow passengers to continue their journey.
? #LNERUpdate Due to trespassers on the railway, alternative road transport has been arranged for travel north of #Edinburgh. 2 coaches are due to arrive at #Edinburgh shortly and will depart from Market Street. Additional coaches are being sourced.
— London North Eastern Railway (@LNER) September 3, 2019
A British Transport Police spokesman said: “Officers were called at 10.01am to the Forth Rail Bridge, North Queensferry, following a report concerning the welfare of a man.”
UPDATE: The line between Dalmeny & North Queensferry remains blocked, while @PoliceScotland & @BTP deal with an incident. Check your journey if using Edinburgh – Fife, Perth, Dundee, Arbroath, Inverness or Aberdeen in either direction. Use our app or https://t.co/gv0MwedF0k ^CT
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) September 3, 2019
The coastguard and ambulance crews were also at the scene.
Scotrail said it was working closely with the emergency services.
Those travelling between Fife and Edinburgh have been urged to check the latest travel information before setting off.
UPDATE: The man was taken from the bridge just after 2pm and “taken to a place of safety”. Disruption is expected until 4pm.
?All lines are due to reopen again shortly.
✅?♀️??The trespasser on the railway between Dalmeny and North Queensferry has been removed from the bridge and taken to a place of safety
Cancellations and 60 minutes delayed are expected until 16:00
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) September 3, 2019
