Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh rail line closed due to flood
Engineers are expected to carry out an inspection on Tuesday morning. Met Office weather warnings for rain were in force across the region on Monday and overnight until 06:00. Network Rail said it would be working to clear the silt from the tracks as soon as possible. "Floodwater has subsided, but the debris it's brought with it is blocking the track and the station area," it said in a statement.
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