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Aberdeen to Inverness rail line still shut after more cable damage Aberdeen to Inverness train services 'returning to normal'
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The railway line between Aberdeen and Inverness remains closed after it was discovered more cable had been damaged. Train services between Aberdeen and Inverness are returning to normal after repairs were completed to damaged cables following an attempted theft.
Trains were replaced by buses on Sunday after a mile of cable was stolen near Huntly. Network Rail said they had replaced about 800m of signalling cable which was cut overnight near Leith Hall, Kennethmont.
On Monday evening Network Rail announced that it had been replaced - but a further attempted cable theft was then discovered in the early hours of Tuesday morning. It followed the earlier theft of a mile of cable near Huntly.
British Transport Police said it happened near Leith Hall, Kennethmont. The incidents have caused disruption for services on the stretch between Inverurie and Huntly.
ScotRail warned passengers to expect another day of severe disruption. Replacement buses are in operation. Replacement buses were in operation.
British Transport Police officers were called to the rail line close to the B9002 after a report of a barrier failure in the area.British Transport Police officers were called to the rail line close to the B9002 after a report of a barrier failure in the area.
It was discovered that about a quarter of a mile of cable had been cut from a telegraph pole.It was discovered that about a quarter of a mile of cable had been cut from a telegraph pole.
Ch Supt Ellie Bird, of BTP, said it was the second incident in three days in the same area. Ch Supt Ellie Bird, of BTP, said it was the second incident in three days in the same area, and explained: "Officers have stepped up their patrols in the location in order to identify those responsible.
"Oofficers have stepped up their patrols in the location in order to identify those responsible.
"It is of particular concern that thieves are not aware of the dangers and continue to put their lives at risk by trespassing on the tracks and cutting live signalling cable."It is of particular concern that thieves are not aware of the dangers and continue to put their lives at risk by trespassing on the tracks and cutting live signalling cable.
"We have officers carrying out a full search of the track to gather any forensic evidence as well as viewing CCTV in and around the surrounding area."We have officers carrying out a full search of the track to gather any forensic evidence as well as viewing CCTV in and around the surrounding area.
"As part of the investigation, I'd also like to hear from anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the Huntly and Kennethmont area over the past few days, or any vehicles which may have been close to the rail line." She added: "As part of the investigation, I'd also like to hear from anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the Huntly and Kennethmont area over the past few days, or any vehicles which may have been close to the rail line."