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Freight train derails in Highlands Freight train derails at Georgemas Junction in Highlands
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A freight train has derailed near Georgemas Junction in the Highlands.A freight train has derailed near Georgemas Junction in the Highlands.
Rail services on the Far North Line are expected to be disrupted between Helmsdale and Wick until about 18:00.Rail services on the Far North Line are expected to be disrupted between Helmsdale and Wick until about 18:00.
Network Rail described it as a low speed derailment of an engine at a set of points at 07:50 while it was shunting wagons. Network Rail described it as a low speed derailment of an engine at a set of points at 07:50, while it was shunting wagons.
It was carrying pipes believed to be for the oil and gas industry. No-one was injured. The wagons, which remained on the line, were carrying pipes believed to be for the oil and gas industry. No-one was injured.
Scotrail said the 08:02 Wick to Inverness service was cancelled.
It said alternative transport has been provided from Wick and will call at all stations to Inverness.
The 07:02 Inverness to Wick service will terminate at Helmsdale and alternative transport will be provided to Wick.
The 12:34 Wick to Inverness service will start at Helmsdale, and alternative transport will be provided between Wick and Helmsdale.
Network Rail said the freight train was travelling at "walking pace" when it derailed.