Railway line blocked by landslip

The railway track through Achnasheen in the Highlands

Rail services on the Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh line will be disrupted for more than a week following a landslip.

Network Rail said it could be 10 days before the route reopens.

Heavy rain on Wednesday caused five separate landslips along a 20-mile (32km) stretch of track between Strathcarron and Achnasheen.

First ScotRail is running a bus replacement service on part of the Inverness-Kyle of Lochalsh route - between Achnasheen and Strathcarron.

Network Rail said passengers should contact First ScotRail's customer contact centre on 0845 601 5929 or National Rail Enquiries at http://www.nationalrail.co.uk or 08457 484 950 with any queries.