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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. | |
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. |