Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:17am on 21 Mar 2024,Thursday International
The iconic Jacobite train, famous for its role in Harry Potter films, is suspended pending a safety decision in the UK, potentially costing £50m. Operated by West Coast Railways, the service awaits approval to continue operating with hinged-door carriages. The Office of Rail and Road's ruling follows a High Court challenge over door safety. Despite the multimillion-pound retrofit cost, a judge upheld the ORR's safety concerns. The suspension disrupts the Fort William to Mallaig route, impacting tourism and local economies. WCR's application for an exemption is under assessment, while passengers are offered full refunds amidst uncertainty over the train's future.
