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Travel disruption on Aberdeen and Inverness train line as vehicle strikes bridge at Inverurie

Network Rail says they expect to reopen the line tomorrow morning.

There is travel disruption due to crash on Inverurie bridge. Image: Sandy McCook/ DC Thomson.
There is travel disruption due to crash on Inverurie bridge. Image: Sandy McCook/ DC Thomson.

A car crash on a bridge in Inverurie has forced ScotRail to close the Aberdeen to Inverness train line.

According to the train operator, a vehicle has struck a bridge in Inverurie, resulting in the line being closed.

The Aberdeen to Inverness line is a busy route which shuttles people back and forth from both cities and smaller towns along the way including Elgin, Keith and Kintore.

The incident has caused major travel disruption as instead of terminating at Aberdeen, trains coming from Inverness and Elgin are having to terminate at Insch.

This means trains are not calling at Inverurie, Kintore, Dyce and Aberdeen.

  • 3.35pm service Inverness to Aberdeen – cancelled
  • 6.01pm service Inverness to Aberdeen – cancelled
  • 3.50pm service Aberdeen to Inverness – leaving from Insch
  • 5.20pm service Inverness to Aberdeen – terminates at Insch
  • 6.15pm service Aberdeen to Inverness – terminates at Inverurie
  • 7.12pm service Inverurie to Aberdeen – extra train
  • 8.18pm service Aberdeen to Inverness – leaving from Insch
  • 9.30pm service Inverness to Aberdeen – cancelled
  • 10pm service Aberdeen to Inverness – cancelled

A statement by ScotRail on social media read: “We have received reports of damage to a Bridge in the Inverurie area. Due to safety concerns for customers and staff the line between Inverurie and Insch will remain closed in both directions until further notice.

“As we are currently unable to provide alternative transport at present, passengers may wish to consider making their own arrangements.

A Network Rail spokesperson said: “Owing to a vehicle striking a road bridge over the railway earlier today, the line is closed between Insch and Inverurie until the end of the day.

“Our teams are due on site tonight to clear the track of debris and make the bridge safe. We plan to reopen the line in the morning but passengers are advised to please check before they travel.

“A full repair is due to be carried out later in the week.”

If you need to find out about your journey, visit the ScotRail website.

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