Line between Dundee and Aberdeen remains closed for another month

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Bridge repairs in North East Scotland will take longer than originally anticipated. UK’s infrastructure manager Network Rail expects the line between Dundee and Aberdeen to remain closed until 22 February. The rail bridge, located three miles north of Carmont, has been closed since 15 January after masonry fell from the retaining wall on its southbound side.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is RailFreight's UK correspondent.

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