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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
James Walker

Chaos as train services from major Scottish city cancelled after chemical spill

TRAIN services from a major Scottish city have been disrupted by a chemical spill.

ScotRail services between Perth and Inverness and also between Aberdeen, Inverurie, Elgin and Inverness were cancelled after 7pm on Tuesday.

The rail operator added that some customers may not be able to complete their journey and have been advised to make alternative arrangements.

Disruption is also expected until 8am this morning (Wednesday).

Those travelling later on Wednesday are also advised to check their trains.

A ScotRail post read: “Due to a chemical spillage near the railway at Inverness, services will be disrupted.

“Train services running to and from this station will be cancelled, delayed or revised.

“Disruption is expected until the end of the day.”

They added: “We have requested replacement transport at Inverness, Aberdeen and Perth but we have nothing confirmed at present.

“Due to the there being no transport available at present, customers are advised to make their own arrangements as we can not guarantee you will be able to complete your journey tonight.”

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