Rail disruption after car crashes onto track in Perthshire

The crash forced the closure of the line between Perth and Dunkeld
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Rail services on the Highland Main Line have been disrupted after a car crashed onto the track between Perth and Dunkeld.
The incident was reported shortly before 05:30 close to Murthly Sawmill near Dunkeld.
Network Rail Scotland said a recovery team were at the site and the car was lifted clear of the track at about 09:30.
The company said the track was not damaged and the line would reopen at 10:00
ScotRail said replacement bus services were in place while the line was closed.

The car was damaged but Network Rail said there was no damage to the track