Buses replace trains between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh

Description

Flooding between Garve and Achanalt, as a result of heavy rain, means that the line is closed between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh.

Trains between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh will be cancelled.

This is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement transport will operate in place of cancelled services.

You can use your ticket, at no additional cost, on ScotRail services via any alternative route to your destination.

Tickets will also be accepted on the following alternatives at no extra cost:

• CityLink buses between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh. Please show your valid ticket or SMARTcard to the driver on request. Please note, this is offered on a first come first serve basis and seats cannot be guaranteed

• Stagecoach North on routes 25, 27 and 28 between Inverness and Dingwall . Please show your valid ticket or SMARTcard to the driver on request.

If you have had to drive to another station your ticket will be valid to collect your car on your return journey. Speak to a member of staff to validate your ticket.

Additional information:

Staff are on site assessing the situation. Although the flood water is slowly receding, there are large amounts of debris now obstructing the railway. Therefore, the line will need to remain closed until it is safe to run trains.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.