Transport Rail services stopped after train hit by tree By Claire Warrender March 31 2017, 2:21pm March 31 2017, 2:21pm Share Rail services stopped after train hit by tree Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/business-environment/transport/397777/rail-services-stopped-train-hit-tree/ Copy Link Train services on the East Coast mainline were disrupted after a train struck a fallen tree near Burntisland. The 1pm ScotRail Edinburgh to Dundee service was forced to stop between Aberdour and Burntisland when the windscreen was damaged by the falling tree. Services in both directions were suspended while investigations are carried out. Nobody was hurt but the front of the train was badly damaged. Passengers on board the damaged train have been told they may be delayed for at least another hour. A spokesperson for ScotRail Alliance said: “A train has struck a tree near Burntisland. “We’re pleased to say that there are no injuries to customers or train staff reported.” Services did not resume until after 6pm.
