Disruption between Inverness and Wick / Thurso expected until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Between Inverness and Wick / Thurso

Description

A points failure because of snowy and icy conditions in the Georgemas Junction area is causing disruption to the line between Inverness and Wick / Thurso. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

This disruption is expected until the end of the day.

All services between Inverness and Wick will not call at Thurso.

Customer advice:

The following services will be affected:

• 06:18 Wick to Inverness will be started from Lairg

• 07:00 Inverness to Wick will be terminated at Lairg

• 12:34 Wick to Inverness will be cancelled
  
  

The 07:00 service has rail replacement in place between Inverness and Wick stopping at Lairg.

The 12:34 service has rail replacement arranged from Wick and Thurso to run to Inverness.

All rail replacement will run subject to road conditions. Please be aware snowy / icy conditions are forecasted.

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

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.

Customers with tickets dated, Friday 2nd January, will be able to use them on services on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th January at no extra cost.

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.