Freight trucks removed from track

Some of the 10 wagons, which were carrying oil and diesel, were on fire for several hours

The last three remaining trucks have been removed from a rail line in East Ayrshire after a train fire on Tuesday.

The line has been closed since the blaze broke out on a derailed freight train carrying kerosene and diesel.

Network Rail confirmed that the last three trucks were lifted onto flat-bed lorries on Saturday and driven away under police escort.

Accident investigators are at the scene near Stewarton. There is no indication yet as to when the line will reopen.

When the blaze broke out on Tuesday morning, south of Stewarton, East Ayrshire, flames were seen shooting 50ft into the air.

Power lines

Six of the 10 wagons came off the rails and some caught fire. No-one was injured.

The train hit the pole supporting a power line while crossing a bridge. Both the pole and bridge collapsed.

Power lines came down and the nearby A735 was closed.

The train was travelling between Mossend in Lanarkshire and Riccarton near Kilmarnock when the incident happened.

Local train services between Barrhead in East Renfrewshire and Kilmarnock are still suspended and alternative arrangements have been put in place for travellers.

Buses have been replacing trains between Barrhead and Kilmarnock.