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Rail line closed after derailment at Inverkeilor in Angus | Rail line closed after derailment at Inverkeilor in Angus |
(35 minutes later) | |
A train has derailed on the line between Arbroath and Montrose. | A train has derailed on the line between Arbroath and Montrose. |
The 08:04 CrossCountry service from Edinburgh to Aberdeen came off the tracks at about 09:45 at Inverkeilor in Angus. | |
There were 36 passengers on board. No-one was injured but the driver hit his head when the train derailed. | There were 36 passengers on board. No-one was injured but the driver hit his head when the train derailed. |
British Transport Police described the incident as "a minor derailment". Services between Dundee and Aberdeen have been suspended. | British Transport Police described the incident as "a minor derailment". Services between Dundee and Aberdeen have been suspended. |
It is not yet clear when the line will reopen. | It is not yet clear when the line will reopen. |
A spokesman for Cross Country said: "The front wheels of the train became derailed but the train remained upright. | |
"A full investigation will be undertaken to determine the cause of the incident." | |
Scotrail said it would provide replacement buses on its services to and from Aberdeen. | Scotrail said it would provide replacement buses on its services to and from Aberdeen. |
A spokesman said people should allow extra time for their journey. | A spokesman said people should allow extra time for their journey. |