Major rail disruption as heavy rainfall forces closure of northern railway line
Heavy flooding has caused major disruption to rail services with trains forced to operate at slow speeds.
Around 100 metres of the track was flooded due to excessive rainfall at the Slochd summit between Aviemore and Carrbridge.
ScotRail services travelling between Inverness and the central belt were forced to terminate at Aviemore for up to two hours this morning.
The line has since reopened but disruption is still expected into the afternoon with trains operating at a 5mph speed limit.
UPDATE: Here's what the NetworkRailSCOT team are dealing with. pic.twitter.com/32pDdXJMFB
- ScotRail November 12, 2019
A ScotRail statement said: “Following a speed restriction because of heavy rain earlier today between Inverness and Carrbridge some lines are now open. Disruption is expected until 3.15pm.
“Train services between Edinburgh and Inverness are returning to normal but some services may still be delayed or revised.”
A bus replacement service was introduced to aid passengers with their...
The last Posts from Press and Journal
- REGIONAL BREAKDOWN: 806 new Covid-19 cases confirmed in past 24 hours, with 69 of them in the north and north-east
- Scottish ice cream firm experiences record summer sales with 70 million scoops
- Tributes to French singer who became face of trendy post-war Paris, and inspired Beatles song
- Strongman concedes it ‘was not meant to be' as he fails to set new world record
- Aberdeen's crime drops almost 40% in ten years as cases of housebreaking and car thefts plummet
- Highland sees crime drop by almost 40% in 10 years, with housebreaking and car theft on the decline
- North-east Lotto player wins £1,000,000 using birthday numbers for draw
- Dramatic rise in sexual and drug crimes recorded in Orkney over 10 years
- Number of sexual crimes recorded in Aberdeenshire rise by 142% in past decade
- South Uist records rise in coronavirus cases with 19 new positive tests confirmed and one hospital admission
- Kane Hester thinks Elgin City will manage to replace Shane Sutherland's goals in the new campaign
- Eden Mill to bring festive cheer to Aberdeen shopping centre with pop-up store
- Gallery: Skies over the north and north-east lit up by the Northern Lights
- Highland League secretary Rod Houston thinks season delay is ‘wise call'
- Cove Rangers winning machine will not be derailed by step up in class - Connor Scully
- SPONSORED: The Veterans' Guide to Later Life in Scotland
- Dens Park clash key as Peterhead build-up to season opener
- SPONSORED: Private equity can help your business navigate the challenges ahead
- Staff member at Inverness Leisure tests positive for coronavirus
- Staff member at Highlands Leisure centre tests positive for coronavirus
Amanda Holden covers up after racy BGT dress sparks Ofcom complaints
The Britain's Got Talent judge has broken her cover after provoking yet more Ofcom controversy with her attention-grabbing semi-final gown Read more ...
Here's the pitch deck that persuaded Goop backer Greycroft to fund beauty...
Summary List Placement Beauty disruptor Sisu has raised $5.5 million in Series A funding from Greycroft and Bullpen Capital. Sisu, founded out of Ireland, is a chain of beauty... Read more ...
The Crown Series 4: New Photos Show Gillian Anderson's Spookily Accurate...
Netflix has unveiled the first publicity photos of The Crown newcomers Gillian Anderson and Emma Corrin in character as Margaret Thatcher and Princess Diana ahead of the fourth... Read more ...
What channel is Tottenham v Chelsea on? Kick off time, live stream and...
Tottenham take on Chelsea in a game that Jose Mourinho simply doesn't want to happen. Spurs have been swept up in a scheduling nightmare with Premier League, Europa League and... Read more ...
Donald Trump vs Joe Biden: What time is the first presidential debate, and...
1pm Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Sancho ‘told deal WILL happen by Solskjaer'...
MANCHESTER UNITED are increasingly confident they will sign Jadon Sancho, to the point that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly called the England star to say the deal will go... Read more ...
Jurgen Klopp appears to confirm Diogo Jota plan after first Liverpool goal
Diogo Jota scored on his first Anfield appearance since his Liverpool transfer - and Jurgen Klopp seemingly confirmed he sees him as a direct alternative to Sadio Mane in the... Read more ...
Coleen Rooney seen for first time since Rebekah Vardy confirmed Dancing On...
Coleen Rooney seen for the first time since Rebekah Vardy's Dancing On Ice news Coleen Rooney has been seen for the first time since Rebekah Vardy announced she would be... Read more ...
Holly Willoughby wows with son's birthday cake - but husband Dan is not...
Holly Willoughby took to Instagram on Tuesday morning in celebration of her son... Read more ...
1.15pm Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Aouar replacement AGREES Lyon deal...
LYON have agreed a deal to sign AC Milan's Lucas Paqueta, giving the Gunners a mega boost in their pursuit of Houssem Aouar. Paqueta plays in the same position as Aouar and is... Read more ...