A car crash on a bridge in Inverurie has forced ScotRail to close the Aberdeen to Inverness train line until further notice.
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 Aberdeen to Inverness – leaving from Insch
A statement by ScotRail on social media read: “Due to a vehicle striking a bridge at Inverurie, Network Rail have had to close the Aberdeen – Inverness Line in both directions in that area until engineers can carry out an assessment.
It is understood the disruption to services could last till 8pm.
ScotRail confirmed replacement buses will operate between Insch and Inverurie.
ScotRail further updated passengers on social media.
“We have Ticket Acceptance arranged with Stagecoach North buses between Aberdeen and Inverness. Just show your valid ticket or Smart card to the driver when boarding the bus.”
If you need to find out about your journey, visit the ScotRail website.
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