A LANDSLIDE in the Highlands caused disruption to ScotRail services on Friday morning.
The scenic railway line between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh was partly closed because of debris on the tracks.
The landslide happened between Kyle of Lochalsh and Strathcarron and services from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh have been terminating and starting back from Strathcarron from around 8am this morning.
ScotRail said a response team was sent to the scene.
At around 10am services began running at a reduced speed through the area and it caused delays on the West Highland rail line.
ScotRail have now confirmed in the last few minutes that that the tracks had now been cleared after four hours of disruption.
NEW: We have received reports of a landslip between Kyle of Lochalsh and Srathcarron, our response team is en route. The following service alterations will apply until further notice: Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh will terminate and start back from Strathcarron. ^Chris pic.twitter.com/QYUBteKynI
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) July 30, 2021
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