Date: 08/06/2022

Network Rail have confirmed that investigation work is ongoing following the discovery of a sinkhole between Kilmarnock and Barassie on Saturday.

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Network Rail confirm line closure to allow investigative work after sinkhole discovered

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Network Rail have confirmed that investigation work is ongoing following the discovery of a sinkhole between Kilmarnock and Barassie on Saturday.

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The void appeared on Saturday 4 June and the line has been closed to allow investigation work to be completed. Network Rail engineers are working to repair a section of the line between Kilmarnock and Barassie after a large hole appeared close to the tracks. The unusual void was identified on Saturday June 4 and Network Rail is working with experts from the Coal Authority to investigate potential mineworkings in the area. An exclusion zone has been set-up around the site while expert engineers confirm the cause of the hole, as well as its full size and depth.
Location: Barassie
Company: Kilmarnock and Troon Railway
/06/2022 Network Rail

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