Tragedy as person hit by train on major ScotRail line with several services axed
RAIL EMERGENCY Tragedy as person hit by train on major ScotRail line with several services axed
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SEVERAL ScotRail services have been axed this morning after a person was struck by a train.
Emergency crews raced to the line between Portlethen and Aberdeen just before 7am.
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Lines are now reopened but disruption is expected to continue until 10am
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The rail operator confirmed that all lines running between these stations were forced to close.
A number of routes were affected including services between Aberdeen to and from Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Lines have now reopened following the incident.
But disruption is expected to last until around 10am.
A statement on National Rail's website said: "Lines have now reopened following the earlier incident where a person was hit by a train between Dundee and Aberdeen.
"Until service recovers, trains may be cancelled or revised.
"This is expected until 10am."
British Transport Police has been approached for comment.
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A number of ScotRail services have been cancelled this morning
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