Heavy rain and snow have caused significant travel disruption in Scotland, leading to the closure of multiple railway lines and road closures due to hazardous driving conditions.
Wintry conditions have caused disruption to road and rail travel in many parts of Scotland , with warnings of further inclement weather to come. There are currently no services on two railway lines in the Highlands after heavy rain caused landslips and flooding. The Far North Line between Inverness and Wick is closed due to landslips at three sections of the route and flooding at Beauly.
' Rail replacement buses have been laid on, with ScotRail saying buses are due to depart Wick at 12.34pm and Inverness at 6.31pm. The Highland Main Line also remains closed due to flooding caused by heavy rain in the Kingussie area, with engineers waiting for water levels in the Balavil Burn to fall to allow them to inspect a bridge. Network Rail Scotland said on social media on Thursday: 'The Highland Main Line remains closed this morning.
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