Railway stations across country observe silence in memory of Stonehaven crash victims
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THE Highlands' railways joined others around Scotland in falling silent today to remember those killed in last week's Stonehaven rail crash.
An InterCity 125 derailed on the Aberdeen-Dundee line near Stonehaven a week ago. Three people were killed in the crash, which is understood to have been caused by a landslide following torrential overnight rain.
To remember the lives of the victims – Brett McCullough, Donald Dinnie, and Christopher Stuchbury – a minute's silence was held at all stations across Scotland at 9.43am, the time last week's crash was reported.
Many stations elsewhere in Britain, including those of Abellio-owned operators and Network Rail managed stations, also fell silent.
Alex Hynes, ScotRail's managing director, was joined by the families of Brett McCullough, Donald Dinnie, and Christopher Stuchbury, representatives from the emergency services, ASLEF and RMT trade unions, Transport Scotland, and local elected representatives at a memorial service at Aberdeen station. A wreath was laid to remember those who lost their lives.
Mr Hynes, said: “Today is a very sombre day for Scotland’s Railway. We will mourn the passing of Brett, Donald, Christopher, and the tragic events of last week for a long time to come.
“Our hearts remain broken, but together with our railway family, the local community, and people across the country, we will support their family, friends, and one another through this terrible time.”
