Train services disrupted after fire alarm sparks evacuation of Edinburgh Waverley
Last updated 27th Aug 2026
Train services in and out of Edinburgh are being "delayed, cancelled or altered until further notice" after a fire alarm sparked the evacuation of Waverley station.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called out to investigate the incident earlier this evening (Thursday).
It meant ScotRail was unable to operate any services to or from the capital.
And passengers were advised to use their tickets on local bus and tram routes before the area was declared safe.
Services have now resumed, but ScotRail says: "Delays, alterations and cancellations continue to occur as we get trains back into position."
And passengers are being advised to check ahead before they travel.
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London Northeastern Railway, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast services were also affected.
Explaining tonight's events, ScotRail's travel checker reveals: "We had reports of the fire alarm sounding at Edinburgh Waverley. As a precaution the station was evacuated.
"Services will be delayed , cancelled or altered until further notice.
"Ticket acceptance now in place with Edinburgh Trams between Edinburgh and Edinburgh Gateway and with Lothian Buses: Edinburgh to Gorebridge and Edinburgh to Prestonpans in both directions."
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