Transport

Flooding and landslides have wiped out all rail services between Inverness and Wick/Thurso until Saturday morning at the earliest.

Fresh yellow weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for much of the Highlands.

Landslides and flooding are causing chaos for train travellers journeying to, from and within the Highlands.

Progress is being made by teams attempting to clear the Far North Line after the railway was impacted by several floods and landslips on Hogmanay.

Caithness roads are affected by flooding with parts of Thurso severely impacted and fears that Hogmanay celebrations could be affected.

Flooding has closed the A9 trunk road in Easter Ross, motorists have been warned.

Flooding has blocked the Far North and Kyle of Lochalsh lines as torrential rain continues to cause travel chaos this Hogmanay.

Ferry passengers hoping to travel on Hogmanay were facing major disruption after cancellations on several routes.

The forecaster has issued a yellow warning for snow on New Year’s Day and January 2. It follows immediately on from an amber rain alert on Hogmanay.

​​The ​Scottish Government Resilience Room (SGORR) has activated as weather warnings for rain were upgraded to amber.

Flood warnings are in place in multiple locations, and rail, air and ferry disruption has been reported as heavy rain and snow hits the north.

Extreme rainfall and high winds may disrupt rail services across the Highlands and Moray from tomorrow.

Passengers travelling from Wick to Inverness today will face some disruption as a service was cancelled due to staff shortages.

A soggy Hogmanay is on the cards after the Met Office issued a weather warning for heavy rain in the Highlands.

New 20mph speed limits in communities across the Highlands look set to be made permanent.

A far north charity is making a “wonderful difference” after being nominated to receive a share of a rural insurance company’s charity fund.

Rail passengers setting off on the Christmas Eve getaway were being hit by disruption on the Far North Line after a signalling fault.

The Far North Line Community Rail Partnership has appointed a sustainable transport officer.

Train passengers travelling on the Far North Line could face disruption today due to icy conditions between Inverness and Lairg.

Ice will pose a danger to motorists and pedestrians overnight and into Monday, the Met Office has warned Highland and Moray residents.