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Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh rail line closed due to flood

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Train services on a Highland rail line have been cancelled after the tracks were submerged by flood water.

Silt was washed onto the line at Achanalt, east of Achnasheen in Wester Ross, during heavy rainfall overnight.

ScotRail said all services between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh had been suspended.

Replacement bus services have been arranged and train tickets are being accepted on Stagecoach North bus services between Inverness and Dingwall and CityLink buses between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh.

Engineers are expected to carry out an inspection on Tuesday morning.

Met Office weather warnings for rain were in force across the region on Monday and overnight until 06:00.

Network Rail said it would be working to clear the silt from the tracks as soon as possible.

“Floodwater has subsided, but the debris it’s brought with it is blocking the track and the station area,” it said in a statement.

ScotRail said they would provide an update on Wednesday’s service later.


BBC News

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