Stuck canal bridge disrupts train services

A canal rail swing bridge has become stuck open and is disrupting train services on the West Highland Line.

The problem at Banavie in Lochaber has meant that rail passengers travelling between Fort William and Mallaig are having to be put on buses.

ScotRail said Network Rail confirmed that the swing bridge was not closing to allow trains to pass just before 11am today.

The first service affected was the 10:10 Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street.

This service terminated at Corpach and two buses picked up customers.

And the 10:21 Crianlarich – Mallaig terminated at Fort William.

A ScotRail spokeswoman said: “We arranged onward transport for customers who were able to complete their journey by bus.”