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Person dies after being hit by train between Inverness and Kingussie

All lines were closed as a result of the incident.

A ScotRail sign inside a train station.
Due to a road accident near the railway, train lines between Aberdeen and Stonehaven are closed. Image: Kris Miller/DC Thomson

A person has died after being hit by a train in the Highlands.

The incident took place near Aviemore station just before 8pm on Friday.

All rail services between Inverness and Perth were suspended as a result.

A spokeswoman from British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to the line close to Aviemore station at 7.38pm on May 19 following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

“Paramedics also attended, however, sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.”

At the time, the ScotRail website stated: “Unfortunately, we have had reports of a person being struck by a train between Inverness and Kingussie.

“We are working closely with emergency services during this time and will keep you updated.”

Travel disruption

A number of train journeys between Inverness and Perth were cancelled.

The Caledonian Sleeper Highlander from Inverness was delayed from departing.

The 6.53pm service to Edinburgh was terminated at Aviemore, while the 7.39pm train to Inverness was stopped in Perth.

The 7.07pm service from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness also terminated at Perth.

Meanwhile, the 8.23pm Glasgow train heading north was cancelled.

Passengers were being advised to find their own alternative arrangements due to limited replacement transport.

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