Severe flooding cancels trains and trams in parts of Scotland [BBC News]





Date: 05/12/2020

The line between Huntly and Keith is closed due to a landslip and flooding has affected rail and tram lines.


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Severe flooding disrupts trains and trams in parts of Scotland
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The line between Huntly and Keith is closed due to a landslip and flooding affects rail and tram lines.

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22/06/2011Transport Minister presses for high speed rail link to Scotland [Rail.co]
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16/03/2007£60m released for Edinburgh trams [BBC News]
30/11/2006Train derailment report released [BBC News]
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11/04/2005South Leith traffic
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