Far North Line train services between Caithness and Inverness cancelled by ScotRail
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Two ScotRail services between Inverness and Caithness will be cancelled today.
Staff shortages are being blamed for the withdrawal of the 10:41 Inverness to Wick train and the return 14:00 Wick to Inverness service.
The rail operator has arranged for rail replacement buses to run instead, bringing longer journey times for passengers.
A ScotRail spokeswoman said: “This is due to a shortage of train crew.
“We have confirmed the following transport from Inverness to Wick:
* One 29 seater confirmed at Inverness at 10:41, provided by McNeils.
* One minibus confirmed at Inverness at 10:41, provided by Kineil's coaches.
* Due to the use of road transport your journey time will be extended and we apologise for the disruption to your journey on this route.
“The 16:00 Wick to Inverness due 20:14 will also be cancelled due to a shortage of train crew.
“We have confirmed the following transport from Wick to Inverness:
* One 29 seater confirmed at Wick at 16:00, provided by McNeils.
* One minibus confirmed at Wick at 16:00, provided by Kineil's coaches.”
Passengers delayed for more than 30 minutes can make a claim for reimbursement of ticket costs at ScotRail.co.uk/delay-repay.
