The railway in Scotland will fall silent this morning, Thursday 12th August, for one minute to remember the Stonehaven derailment one year on.

The minute silence will be held at 09:43, the time the accident was first reported, with all stations and trains coming to a halt.

Passengers will aware of the silence through messages on station boards and on train announcements.

Exactly one year ago, the 0638 Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street train derailed between Dundee and Aberdeen after hitting a landslip near Carmont.

Nine people were on board that day, three train crew and six passengers. Sadly, driver Brett McCullough, conductor Donald Dinnie and passenger Christopher Stuchbury all passed away, and the six others were injured.

Alex Hynes, Scotland’s Railway Managing Director, said: “Everyone at Scotland’s Railway will always be broken-hearted about the terrible accident at Stonehaven.

“Today, exactly a year on, we pay tribute to Brett, Donald and Christopher, who lost their lives, and also, of course, we remember those who were injured.

“We come together as Scotland’s Railway family and we send our love and support to everyone, particularly the loved ones of the deceased, who have been affected by the tragedy. We will never forget.”

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