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| Engine on freight train derails at Georgemas Junction | Engine on freight train derails at Georgemas Junction |
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| The engine on a freight train has derailed near Georgemas Junction. | The engine on a freight train has derailed near Georgemas Junction. |
| 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. |
| The wagons, which remained on the line, were 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. | Scotrail said the 08:02 Wick to Inverness service was cancelled. |
| It said alternative transport was provided from Wick to Inverness. | |
| The 07:02 Inverness to Wick service terminated at Helmsdale and alternative transport was provided to Wick. | |
| The 12:34 Wick to Inverness service started at Helmsdale, and alternative transport was provided between Wick and Helmsdale. | |
| Network Rail said the freight train was travelling at "walking pace" when it derailed. | Network Rail said the freight train was travelling at "walking pace" when it derailed. |